CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Chevrolet Beretta has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (17 reports).
1988 Chevrolet Beretta recalls
Most common 1988 Chevrolet Beretta problems
Problem areas named in the 60 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 17 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
What owners report
RECALL OF 1988 CHEVY BERETTA DOOR HINGES/SEAT BELTS/HOOD LATCHES.*AK
NO SUMMARY. DT
FEMALE SIDE OF DRIVER SEAL BELT COVER BROKE OFF 1-2 YEAERS AGO, SO I HAVE BEEN BUCKLING DRIVER BELT INTO PASSENGER BELT. COVER ON FEMALE SIDE BROKE OFF SO ANY PRESSURE APPLIED TO FEMALE SIDE WITH A BELT BUCKLED INTO IT RELEASES THE BELT. THE DRIVER HARNESS BROKE TODAY WHERE THE SHOULDER HARNESS MEETS THE LAP BELT. BOTH PIECES THAT BROKE WERE PLASTIC. THE BELT MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER CAMPAIGN 90C36. *AK
ON THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2000, I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA REGARDING A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED FOR 1988 CHEVROLETS BERETTAS. I TRIED TO TALK TO GMC AND THE CHEVROLET DEALER NEAR MY HOUSE ABOUT FIXING THE LATCH ON THE CAR, IT WAS BENT. I HAD NO LUCK AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN # WAS NOT ONE OF THE ONES THAT WERE RECALLED. I WAS GOING TO TAKE THE CAR INTO A SHOP THAT SATURDAY TO TRY TO GET THE LATCH FIXED. I HAD TO WORK THE NEXT DAY AND SINCE THE HOOD WOULDN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY, I STRAPPED IT DOWN. THE LATCH AND THE STRAP DIDN'T HOLD AND THE HOOD FLEW UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BREAKING IT AND BENT THE HOOD IN THE MIDDLE. I WAS DRIVING SLOW AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY PASSENGERS
AFTER HOOD WAS JAMMED AND OPENED, COULD NOT CLOSE IT BECAUSE LATCH DID NOT WORK. *AK
1988 Chevrolet Beretta questions
Does the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta: Seat Belts; Structure:Body:Hood; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta?
Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (17), Electrical System (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Chevrolet Beretta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.