1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

71

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 6 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA

The 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA has received a total of 71 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (22 complaints), Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch (4 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA, potentially affecting up to 140,661 vehicles.

Recall 92V185000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 140,661 vehicles affected

Defect: THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.

Consequence: 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.

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

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Owner Complaints for the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA

71 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 22 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

THE LEVER USED TO ENGAGE THE HIGH AND LOW BEAM BROKE THREE TIMES WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING APPLIED. WHEN THE LEVER BROKE IT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *JB *MR
#10033399 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | | 18,570 miles Fire
WHILE DRIVING A COLUMN OF SMOKE DEVELOPED FROM THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE AFTER NOTICING THAT THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT SEEM TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING A TURN. THE SMOKE WAS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING THE CAR AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION STOPPED THE SMOKE. THE CAR WAS THEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MILES TO THE DEALER WITH NO FURTHER SMOKE. THE CHEVROLET DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTING OUT. THE SWITCH WAS THEN REPLACED. THE SERVICE ADVISOR REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL REGARDING THIS FAILURE EVEN THOUGH THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED IN SUCH AS WAY THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN DANGER TO OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR. OBVIOUSLY, THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT USE A FAIL-SAFE DESIGN WHEN THIS CAR WAS BUILT.*AK
BRAKE SYSTEM SQUEAKS AND JERKS WHEN STARTING TO DRIVE VEHICLE FOR THE DAY. *AK FRONT ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AND BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED, BUT JERKING AND NOISE STILL CONTINUE. *YH
#743252 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
I HAVE HEARD OF PROBLEMS WITH BRETTAS AND CAVALIERS WITH HEAD GASKETS AND CRACK HEADS. *AK
ABS BRAKES KNOCKED, PULSATES AND LOCKED UP ON SEVERAL OCCASION, DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL BRAKE COMPONENTS BUT BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *ET

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Safety Rating for the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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