NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2002

Chevrolet Beretta recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 170 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Beretta, covering model years 1995 to 2002. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (93), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
170 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (1995–2002)

most complaints: 1995 (93 for that model year)
top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (41 complaints)
latest recall 98V027000 (reported Feb 17, 1998)

19 complaints reporting a crash (11.2%)
2 complaints reporting a fire (1.2%)
14 complaints reporting an injury (8.2%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet Beretta complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 93 of 170, or 54.7%. Next come 1996 (72) and 1998 (2). The fewest are for 2002, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chevrolet Beretta complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chevrolet Beretta complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1995	93	10	2	6
1996	72	9	0	8
1997	1	0	0	0
1998	2	0	0	0
1999	1	0	0	0
2002	1	0	0	0
All model years	170	19	2	14

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Beretta components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 41 complaints (24.1% of all 170), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (32) and Power Train (20).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Beretta complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Chevrolet Beretta complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	41	24.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling	32	18.8%
Power Train	20	11.8%
Electrical System	19	11.2%
Suspension	14	8.2%
Structure	13	7.6%
Fuel System, Gasoline	12	7.1%
Air Bags	11	6.5%
Seats	8	4.7%
Exterior Lighting	6	3.5%
Seat Belts	6	3.5%
Steering	6	3.5%
Unknown or Other	5	2.9%
Vehicle Speed Control	5	2.9%
Visibility	5	2.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Beretta recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Beretta, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1996. The 1995 and 1996 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

Chevrolet Beretta recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign	1996: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 98V027000
Reported Feb 17, 1998
Interior Lighting
Model year 1996
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."
Consequence:
The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy:
Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 94V176000
Reported Sep 20, 1994
Structure › Body › Door
Model year 1995
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."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.
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.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Beretta questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Beretta have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Beretta, covering model years 1995 to 2002. The most recent, 98V027000, was reported on February 17, 1998 and is filed under “Interior lighting”. The 1995 and 1996 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Chevrolet Beretta model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 93 of the 170 complaints in NHTSA’s file (54.7%). The next are 1996 (72) and 1998 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Beretta complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 41 complaints, or 24.1% of all 170. Engine and Engine Cooling (32) and Power Train (20) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Beretta?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Beretta complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 170 complaints, 19 report a crash, 2 a fire, 14 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chevrolet models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chevrolet VIN decoder with every Chevrolet model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2025 · 53 recalls · 19,326 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 17,953 complaints
Chevrolet Impala 1995–2020 · 31 recalls · 10,395 complaints
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995–2026 · 80 recalls · 9,976 complaints
Chevrolet Equinox 2005–2026 · 32 recalls · 9,132 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1995–2017 · 46 recalls · 8,387 complaints
Chevrolet Cobalt 1996–2017 · 10 recalls · 7,681 complaints
Chevrolet Trailblazer 1999–2026 · 29 recalls · 7,141 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.