Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Beretta

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 128 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.

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
Structure: body: door7
Air bags: frontal6
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Power train: automatic transmission685,000 mi
Suspension: front685,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition4
Engine and engine cooling: engine485,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Unknown or other3
Electrical system2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Power train: axle assembly2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring185,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 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.