Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Beretta

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

Chevrolet Beretta, 1987–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1987–1996 generation. Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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

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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.