One problem related to brakes failed has been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Had vehicle in a gm repair shop on three different occasions while under warranty. This is a intermittent problem dealer could no find anything wrong, because it is intermittent problem. That problem is brake pedal goes to floor. (brake fluid is full ) this seam to happen after veh. Has set overnight, or driving at hiway speed on a long trip. Finally involved in a rear end collision as listed above. Fortunatly no one hurt this time. This has happened to my self, my wife and my sixtteen year old son. This there is something wrong and nobody seems to care or really look into this untill some is killed. I have checked @ askjeeves ? found 1 accurance of 1996 chev Beretta brake failure . W/one injury. So I know that is out there. Your help much appreciated. Thank you.