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1995 Chevrolet Beretta problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 128 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.4 times the median Beretta year — the 1995 model ranks #2 of 15 Beretta years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 33 reports (26% of the total).

128

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

13

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Beretta years?

Beretta NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 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, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet Beretta problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes3326%
Engine1613%
Electrical System119%
Transmission108%
Body & Structure97%
Fuel System97%
Suspension97%
Airbags65%
Seat Belts54%
Steering54%
Seats43%
Other32%
Lighting32%
Visibility & Wipers22%
Speed Control11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%

Does the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

94V176000Body & StructureSeptember 20, 1994 · 1,604 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 23, 1998 · crash

“SMALL COOLANT LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE OF CYLINDER HEAD GASKET, DURING THE FALL LEAK WORSENED, GASKET REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, OWNER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR CHARGES, OWNER BELIEVES THAT VEHICLE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED IN MAY FOR CAVALIER'S AND S10'S, SAME ENGINE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 1, 2000

“WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH. SECOND TIME VEHICLE WAS DOING SAME THING AND IDLING FUNNY. COOLANT WAS SHOOTING OUT. THIRD TIME SAME PROBLEM. SPARK PLUGS CHANGED. STILL RAN FUNNY.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System

“WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH REAR AXLE BROKE, AND LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF AXLE. VEHICLE ROLLED A COUPLE OF TIMES, WAS TOTALLED. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 22, 2000 · crash

“I HAVE A FRIEND WHO ALSO OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET BERETTA W/ THE SAME ENGINE SIZE, WH ALSO HAS THE PROBLEM W/ THIS "A FRAME BUSHING"..SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SAME BANGING AND CLUNKING NOISES..SOUNDS LIKE THE WHOLE TIRES GOING TO FALL OFF. SHE ASLO BOUGHT THE VEHICLE @ THE SAME DEALERSHIP AS I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure

1995 Chevrolet Beretta — common questions

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 128 complaints put the 1995 model at #2 of 15 Beretta years. It is one of the Beretta years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Beretta problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (33 complaints), engine (16 complaints), electrical system (11 complaints).

Does the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.