Chevrolet Beretta years to avoid
The Chevrolet Beretta years to avoid are 1994, 1995, 1996, 1988, 1991, 1992 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1999 is the cleanest year on record.
783
Total complaints
17
Recall campaigns
1984–2002
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Beretta years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 129 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 128 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 108 | |
| 1988 | High complaint rate | 90 | |
| 1991 | Open safety investigation | 72 | |
| 1992 | Open safety investigation | 71 |
Every Beretta year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1996avoid | 108 | 2 | |
| 1995avoid | 128 | 1 | |
| 1994avoid | 129 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 50 | 0 | |
| 1992avoid | 71 | 1 | |
| 1991avoid | 72 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 54 | 2 | |
| 1989 | 71 | 5 | |
| 1988avoid | 90 | 5 | |
| 1987 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Beretta years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Beretta years to avoid are 1994, 1995, 1996, 1988, 1991, 1992. The cleanest year on record is 1999.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Beretta?
By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Beretta years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Beretta have?
Across all model years, the Beretta has 17 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 783 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.