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1987 Chevrolet Beretta problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

10

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other Beretta years?

Beretta NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted129 complaints1984: 1 complaints1987: 3 complaints1988: 90 complaints1989: 71 complaints1990: 54 complaints1991: 72 complaints1992: 71 complaints1993: 50 complaints1994: 129 complaints1995: 128 complaints1996: 108 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 1 complaints2002: 2 complaints
Beretta NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1987 Chevrolet Beretta problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine133%
Seats133%
Body & Structure133%

Does the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E043000Fuel SystemMay 19, 2006 · 88,303 units

Defect

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

91V135000Body & StructureAugust 19, 1991 · 290,408 units

Defect

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND COULD BECOME BENT. THIS WILL LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE FULL PRIMARY LATCH ENGAGEMENT IS NOT ATTAINED.

Consequence

A BENT SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD LEAD TO THE PRIMARYLATCH NOT BEING FULLY ENGAGED, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN. IF THISWERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE HOOD MAY CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER AND A VEHICLE CRASHCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

REPLACE THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET.

89V225000Body & StructureDecember 18, 1989 · 170,769 units

Defect

A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

Consequence

HINGE SEPARATION MAY REDUCE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OFTHE SIDE OF THE CAR AND INCREASE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF ACCIDENTS.

Remedy

REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.

88V039000Latches & LocksMarch 23, 1988 · 282,052 units

Defect

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ADJUSTED RESULTING IN LATCH BECOMING BENT.

Consequence

A BENT SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARYLATCH TO MALFUNCTION. IF THIS OCCURED THE HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN. IFTHIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION REDUCTION OF FORWARD VISIBILITY COULDCAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSPECT AND REPLACE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED.

87V062000Latches & LocksMay 7, 1987 · 2,020 units

Defect

LOSS OF SKID PLATE COULD LEAD TO DISENGAGEMENT OF BOTH SECONDARY AND PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES.

Consequence

HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTANTLY; IF VEHICLE WERE INMOTION, THE HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THE DRIVERS VISION AREA,AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE AND/OR SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE RETAINING SCREWS.

86V165000Latches & LocksDecember 15, 1986 · 4,844 units

Defect

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE DUE TO CONTACT WITH SUPPORT BRACKET AND/OR THE PRIMARY LATCH RETURN SPRING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, AFFECTING THE DRIVERS VISION AREA; THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

INSTALL SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE ON CORSICA AND BERETTA MODELS. ALSO, INSTALL A REVISED SECONDARY LATCH ASSEMBLY ON BERETTA MODELS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DOWN A STREET IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A CURB, AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BUCKET SEAT FELL BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE BODY DAMAGE PRESENT. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · December 5, 2004 · crash

“THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED AT AUCTION($8000) FINANCING-AFTER FIRE/CO AUCTIONED FOR $250 YET THEY ARE STILL DEMANDING PAYMENT ON THIS BROKEN-DOWN/BURNED UP CAR THAT I NO LONGER OWN AND THAT THE COMPANY AUCTIONED. THIS IS A "RIP-OFF"/FRAUD/BECAUSE THEY SOLD BE A ROTTEN CAR TO START WITH.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 10, 1998 · crash · fire

“FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE PIN, THE DOOR HINGE PIN IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE DOOR WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE. *AK *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 1, 1996

1987 Chevrolet Beretta — common questions

Is the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 10 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet Beretta years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Beretta years to avoid are 1994, 1995, 1996, 1988, 1991, 1992. The cleanest record among Beretta years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.