There have been 15 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Beretta. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet Beretta.
The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Skylark, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire |
| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet Beretta, 1995 Chevrolet Beretta |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Recall Summary: The reinforcement panel that serves as a liftpoint for the frame was omitted from the right side rocker assembly of the frame the vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this occurs, the affected tire/wheel assembly can movesubstantially from its designed position and steering control can be severelyimpaired which may result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet Beretta, 1994 Chevrolet Corsica |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: The suspension support assemblies do not meet general motors corporation's specification for weld integrity and the affected weld can fail causing the front of the control arm to separate from the suspension support assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The inoperative stop lamp switch will not illuminate thestop lamps when the brake pedal is depressed. This would not adequately informother drivers of the vehicle operator's intent to stop or slow down.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chevrolet Beretta, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the shoulder belt retractor would result inthe seat occupant only being restrained by the lap belt in a crash or suddenstop, and an increased possibility of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Chevrolet Beretta, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 1990 Chevrolet Beretta, 1988 Chevrolet Corsica, 1989 Chevrolet Corsica, 1990 Chevrolet Corsica |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 17, 1998 | Interior Lighting | 249,420 |
| Sep. 20, 1994 | Structure:body:door | 1,604 |
| Sep. 24, 1993 | Suspension:front | 39 |
| Dec. 24, 1992 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 140,661 |
| Nov. 26, 1991 | Seat Belt | 722,884 |
| Aug. 19, 1991 | Structure:body:hood | 290,408 |
| Jun. 10, 1991 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 36,364 |
| Apr. 5, 1990 | Seat Belts:rear | 26,464 |
| Dec. 18, 1989 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 170,769 |
| May. 22, 1989 | Seats | 642 |
| Mar. 10, 1989 | Seat Belt | 29,951 |
| Dec. 6, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 13,095 |
| Mar. 23, 1988 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 282,052 |
| May. 7, 1987 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 2,020 |
| Dec. 15, 1986 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 4,844 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Beretta | 2 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Beretta | 2 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | 4 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Beretta | 4 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | 5 |