Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Beretta

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 71 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V185000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
140,661
Reported to NHTSA
1992-12-24
Owners notified
1993-01-19

Defect description

THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CORRECT THE WIRING IN THE CONNECTOR OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip22
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch418,570 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP96014DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.