Model year record

1994 Chevrolet Beretta

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 129 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V176000

Structure: body: door

Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,604
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-20
Owners notified
1994-09-09

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE MISSING REINFORCEMENT PANEL REDUCES THE PROTECTION OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V157000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
39
Reported to NHTSA
1993-09-24
Owners notified
1993-09-21

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REVISED SUSPENSION SUPPORTS WITH ADEQUATE WELD INTEGRITY.

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 slip15
Structure: body: door9
Engine and engine cooling: engine6
Power train: automatic transmission6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5
Tires59,000 mi
Electrical system: horn4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Vehicle speed control4
Air bags: frontal3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch3
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3
Seats3
Suspension: front3
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm3
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2102,000 mi
Structure: body2
Suspension: front: control arm281,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1102,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, hydraulic1107,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1102,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1168,000 mi
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1993 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.