The Chevrolet Beretta has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1987–1996. On average a defect was admitted 4 years after the car was built, the slowest took 19 years. The most recalled system is Structure (3 campaigns). Owners also filed 386 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Chevrolet Beretta
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Structure 3 Read
What's wrong. 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."
Risk. Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision
Fix. Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the right side rocker reinforcement panel. If the reinforcement panel is not present, dealers will contact chevrolet for further instructions
What's wrong. 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."
Risk. Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision
Fix. Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the right side rocker reinforcement panel. If the reinforcement panel is not present, dealers will contact chevrolet for further instructions
What's wrong. A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly
Risk. Hinge separation may reduce the structural integrity ofthe side of the car and increase risk of injury in certain types of accidents
Fix. Replace door hinges on both doors
Seat Belts 3 Read
What's wrong. Owner's manuals were printed with rear center seat belt information omitted
Risk. This would not comply with fmvss 209
Fix. Insert missing information into owners manual
What's wrong. The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash
Risk. 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
What's wrong. Front seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckle assemblies
Risk. In event of an accident, unbelted or improperly beltedoccupants are more at risk to injury than if belts are properly buckled
Fix. Replace improperly functioning buckle assemblies
Latches/locks/linkages 3 Read
What's wrong. Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent
Risk. A bent secondary hood latch could cause the primarylatch to malfunction. If this occured the hood could unexpectedly open. Ifthis happened while vehicle is in motion reduction of forward visibility couldcause a vehicle crash without prior warning
Fix. Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required
What's wrong. Loss of skid plate could lead to disengagement of both secondary and primary hood latches
Risk. Hood could open unexpectantly; if vehicle were inmotion, the hood could contact the windshield, reduce the drivers vision area,and a crash could occur without prior warning
Fix. Install a secondary latch skid plate and/or secondary latch skid plate retaining screws
What's wrong. Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent
Risk. A bent secondary hood latch could cause the primarylatch to malfunction. If this occured the hood could unexpectedly open. Ifthis happened while vehicle is in motion reduction of forward visibility couldcause a vehicle crash without prior warning
Fix. Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required
Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Read
What's wrong. Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line
Risk. This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur
Fix. Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1)
What's wrong. A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation
Risk. In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire
Fix. Replace fuel tank
What's wrong. Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line
Risk. This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur
Fix. Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1)
Fuel System, Other 1 Read
What's wrong. Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer
Risk. Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire
Fix. Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770
Interior Lighting 1 Read
What's wrong. 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."
Risk. The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident
Fix. Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it
Suspension 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. 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
Fix. Install revised suspension supports with adequate weld integrity
Exterior Lighting 1 Read
What's wrong. The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative
Risk. 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
Fix. Replace the stop lamp switch and correct the wiring in the connector of the stop lamp switch wiring harness
Steering 1 Read
What's wrong. Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation
Risk. This could allow steering wheel to separate from steeringcolumn; loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning
Fix. Tighten the nut to the proper torque as necessary
Seats 1 Read
What's wrong. The front seat frame assembly may contain an improper, missing and/or mislocated weld that could fracture
Risk. This could cause unexpected seat movement and result inpersonal injury and/or loss of control of the car
Fix. Replace both front seat assemblies
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 4 years |
| Slowest campaign | 19 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 19% |
| Campaigns on record | 17 |
Which Beretta years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Fuel System, Other | |
| 1995 | Structure | |
| 1994 | Suspension | |
| 1992 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1991 | Steering | |
| 1990 | Seat Belts | |
| 1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Beretta have?
17 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1987–1996. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my Beretta still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 4 years, and the slowest campaign came 19 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.