1993 Chevrolet Beretta problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1993 Chevrolet Beretta sits mid-pack among Beretta years: 50 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 54, with no recalls and one closed investigation.
The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 40% of all reports (20 of 50), far ahead of airbags at 5.
50
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
7
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1993 compare to other Beretta years?
What are the most common 1993 Chevrolet Beretta problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20 | 40% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 5 | 10% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 4 | 8% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 4 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 4 | 8% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 3 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 2 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 2% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“COMING TO AN INTERSECTION & STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES. HAD NO WARNING. HAD NO BRAKES. VEHICLE WENT THROUGH INTERSECTION AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK”
“CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT 45 MPH WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO UNBOLT FROM THE FLOOR ANCHOR, CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE TO THE REAR. ALSO THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”
“SMOKE IS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, AND IT'S SO THICK THAT DRIVER CAN'T SEE WHERE TO GO. WHEN THIS PROBLEM IS ABOUT TO OCCUR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES HAYWIRE. *AK”
“IT LEAKS INTO THE DRIVER SIDE FLOORBOARD. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE IT IS COMING FROM BUT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND HAS PROBABLY BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR THREE MONTHS AGO. *AK”
1993 Chevrolet Beretta — common questions
Is the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
It is close to typical for the Beretta: 50 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.
What are the most common 1993 Beretta problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (20 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), body & structure (4 complaints).
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta.
Is the 1993 Chevrolet Beretta under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation 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.