1992 Chevrolet Beretta Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1992 Chevrolet Beretta has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (32 reports).

1Recalls
52Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Beretta?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1992 Chevrolet Beretta recalls

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 92V185Dec 24, 1992140,661 vehicles affected

Most common 1992 Chevrolet Beretta problems

Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic32
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Electrical System7
Steering7
Exterior Lighting5
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Service Brakes, Air3
Suspension2
Visibility2
Air Bags1

What owners report

2004-01-27, Exterior Lighting
THE LEVER USED TO ENGAGE THE HIGH AND LOW BEAM BROKE THREE TIMES WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING APPLIED. WHEN THE LEVER BROKE IT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *JB *MR
2003-08-24, Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING A COLUMN OF SMOKE DEVELOPED FROM THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE AFTER NOTICING THAT THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT SEEM TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING A TURN. THE SMOKE WAS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING THE CAR AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION STOPPED THE SMOKE. THE CAR WAS THEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MILES TO THE DEALER WITH NO FURTHER SMOKE. THE CHEVROLET DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTING OUT. THE SWITCH WAS THEN REPLACED. THE SERVICE ADVISOR REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL REGARDING THIS FAILURE EVEN THOUGH THE TURN SIGNAL
2001-04-30, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE SYSTEM SQUEAKS AND JERKS WHEN STARTING TO DRIVE VEHICLE FOR THE DAY. *AK FRONT ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AND BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED, BUT JERKING AND NOISE STILL CONTINUE. *YH
2001-04-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE HEARD OF PROBLEMS WITH BRETTAS AND CAVALIERS WITH HEAD GASKETS AND CRACK HEADS. *AK
2000-10-24, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKES KNOCKED, PULSATES AND LOCKED UP ON SEVERAL OCCASION, DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL BRAKE COMPONENTS BUT BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *ET

1992 Chevrolet Beretta questions

Does the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta?

Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (32), Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Electrical System (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.

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