1992 CHEVROLET Beretta Problems

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

27 complaints

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

Apr 30, 2001

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DUE TO FAULTY ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BRAKES GAVE OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO SIDE SWIPE AN ELECTRICAL POWER BOX ACROSS THE STREET. NLM

Mar 30, 2000

WHILE MAKING A "COMPLETE" STOP VEHICLE HAD A "CLICKING" NOISE, AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 2000

WHENEVER ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FEEL LIMP. THE COMPUTER CLICKING LIGHT COMES ON. WOULD HAVE GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN USUAL. HAD BEEN TO DEALER ONCE, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *AK

Sep 14, 1999

ONCE THE CAR HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM IT HAS NOW GOTTEN WORSE.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT, BUT COULDN'T FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 24, 1999

+ 22 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

11 complaints

I HAVE HEARD OF PROBLEMS WITH BRETTAS AND CAVALIERS WITH HEAD GASKETS AND CRACK HEADS. *AK

Mar 29, 2001

CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING THE CONSOLE TO BE VERY HOT AND FOR THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO BECOME FILLED WITH SMOKE. NLM

Sep 15, 1999

Fire: 1

Injuries: 2

ENGINE GASKETS ARE DEFECTIVE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL BULLETINS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM BUT NEVER A RECALL. THERE IS A REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE DEFECTIVE GASKETS.

Dec 29, 1997

WHEN VEHICLE SLOWS TO APPROX. 15 MPH OR BELOW IT OCCASSIONALLY STALLS. TO RESTART ENGINE, TRANSMISSION MUST BE IN PARK. AFTER START, ENGINE MUST BE REVED SEVERAL TIMES. TEMPERATURE GUAGE READS VERY HIGH CONTINUOUSLY.

Dec 27, 1997

UPPER RADIATOR HOSE FAILED.

Jan 22, 1996

+ 6 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 complaints

SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT A FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. MECHANIC HAS SEEN VEHICLE, BUT HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE FIRE. *AK

May 21, 1999

Fire: 1

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Oct 29, 1996

Fire: 1

VEHICLE WILL STALL W/UNKNOWN CAUSE. VOLT GAUGE WILL DROP TO RED ZONE REPEATEDLY. SEVERAL COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRICITY REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN STALLING. TT

Dec 05, 1995

STEERING COLUMN SMOKED DUE TO SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH SHORTING OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 04, 1995

STEERING; SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. TT

Mar 07, 1995

+ 3 more complaints for this component

STEERING

7 complaints

STEERING COLUMN AND TURN SIGNAL BECAME LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER INDICATED BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 09, 1999

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END SEPERATED WITH OUT ANY WARNING, OWNER WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 5 MPH APROACHING THE INTERSECTION. *AK *JB

Dec 18, 1996

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 01, 1996

STEERING COLUMN SMOKED WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL. *AK

Jun 24, 1996

Fire: 1

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE.

Jan 22, 1996

+ 2 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

6 complaints

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

Apr 01, 2004

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 FAILED IN SUCH AS WAY THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN DANGER TO OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR. OBVIOUSLY, THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT USE A FAIL-SAFE DESIGN WHEN THIS CAR WAS BUILT.*AK

Aug 24, 2003

Fire: 1

SEVERAL EPISODES OF SMOKING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING, AND SEVERAL TIMES UPON STRATING VEHICLE DUE TO TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTING OUT.

Jul 17, 1998

SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR. TT

Apr 07, 1995

STEERING COLUMN SMOKED DUE TO SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH SHORTING OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Apr 04, 1995

+ 1 more complaint for this component

VISIBILITY

3 complaints

REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 26, 1997

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FAILED.

Jan 22, 1996

REPLACED NOISY HEATER MOTOR FAN

Nov 08, 1994

POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

TRANSMISSION FLUID DRIED OUT CAUSING TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH TO FAIL.

Sep 04, 1996

REPLACED LEAKING TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER.

Nov 08, 1994

REPLACED LEAKING AXLE SEAL.

Nov 08, 1994

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 complaints

OWNER STATES THAT FUEL TANK LEAKS DUE TO FAULTY PLUG. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK IN THIS VEHICLE SITS UNDER REAR SEAT. *AK

Apr 08, 1997

ENGINE OVERHEATS/SMELLS HOT DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET.

Jan 22, 1996

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK. DT

Nov 29, 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ON SAME PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T GM FIX THESE? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 07, 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN PRESSED,I HAVE FIXED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS REAR WHEEL CYLINDER AND HARDWARE AND THIS STILL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM.ALSO MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THIS HAPPENES

Jul 27, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. ABS WHEEL SENSOR AND HARNESS FAILURE.

Feb 01, 1997

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

414-355-0802 WK., LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING 7MPH, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 13, 1996

SUSPENSION

1 complaint

ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FAILED AND NEED REPLACING. TT CONSUMER STATES FIRESTONE SERVICE NOTED EXCESS FREE PLAY ON BEARINGS, CONSUMER THEN TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND CONFIRMED WHAT FIRESTONE STATED, MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO PAY HALF OF THE $800 CONSUMER DECLINED OFFER.*JB

Oct 18, 1995

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION; VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE. TT

May 25, 1995

Crash: 1

4.7/5.0

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1992 CHEVROLET Beretta VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

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Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta have?

The 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta currently has 74 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta?

The most common problems reported for the 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta?

You can report safety problems with your 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1992 CHEVROLET Beretta. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.