1987 Chevrolet Beretta
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 10
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1987
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 63 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 93 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-02
Seats
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-01
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-26
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first
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1986-12-13Latches/locks/linkages86V165000 Secondary hood latch may not properly engage due to contact with support bracket and/or the primary latch return spring.
Remedy: Install secondary latch skid plate on corsica and Beretta models. Also, install a revised secondary latch assembly on Beretta models.
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1986-12-13Latches/locks/linkages87V062000 Loss of skid plate could lead to disengagement of both secondary and primary hood latches.
Remedy: Install a secondary latch skid plate and/or secondary latch skid plate retaining screws.
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1988-04-26Latches/locks/linkages88V039000 Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.
Remedy: Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.
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1988-08-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-05 Door hinge pin failure
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1988-09-13Engineering analysisClosed 1990-03-14 Rear wheel spindle
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1989-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 1990-03-14 Door hinge pins
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1989-12-08Structure89V225000 A door hinge (Upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.
Remedy: Replace door hinges on both doors.
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1990-04-19Defect petitionClosed 1990-08-29 Inadequate brakes
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1990-05-11Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-28 Hood latch failure
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1990-08-29Engineering analysisClosed 1992-03-30 Brake performance
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1991-10-21Structure91V135000 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.
Remedy: Replace the primary hood latch assembly, the secondary hood latch assembly, and the support bracket.
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1992-02-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-26 Sticking throttle
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1992-04-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-31 Park brake handle failure
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1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
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1992-07-16Engineering analysisClosed 1993-07-08 Fr.seat belt buckle fails
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 86V165000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 87V062000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 88V039000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 89V225000 · Structure
- Recall 91V135000 · Structure
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet Beretta have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.