1988 Chevrolet Beretta

● Typical for this model

1988 Chevrolet Beretta
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1988: 63 complaints

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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 27%

27% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

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RECALL OF 1988 CHEVY BERETTA DOOR HINGES/SEAT BELTS/HOOD LATCHES.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031227

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE

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FAINT SMELL OF SMOKE GROWING STRONGER BETWEEN THE SEATS NEAR POWER WINDOW CONTROLS. FIRE STARTED IN CONSOLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950213

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and hose, piping, and connections.

FIRE

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REPLACED LEAKING POWER STEERING GEAR. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19941018

STEERING COLUMN SMOKES WHEN TURN SIGNAL/CRUISE CONTROL IS USED. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19940814

SEAT BELTS 14%

14% of complaints: seat belts — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950427

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880412 — PE (closed 19880913)

LEFT REAR WHEEL SPINDLE

R 19880426 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 88V039000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880802 — PE (closed 19890105)

DOOR HINGE PIN FAILURE

I 19880913 — EA (closed 19900314)

REAR WHEEL SPINDLE

I 19890105 — EA (closed 19900314)

DOOR HINGE PINS

I 19890302 — PE (closed 19890821)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

I 19890908 — PE (closed 19891115)

STEERING BINDS

I 19890922 — DP (closed 19900227)

SAFETY BELTS

I 19891115 — EA (closed 19901029)

LOSS OF STEERING

R 19891208 — structure

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.

Campaign 89V225000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19900419 — DP (closed 19900829)

INADEQUATE BRAKES

I 19900511 — EA (closed 19910828)

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

I 19900829 — EA (closed 19920330)

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

R 19911021 — structure

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.

Campaign 91V135000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19911218 — seat belts

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Campaign 91V206000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920117 — EA (closed 19920909)

HINGE PIN FAILURE

I 19920224 — PE (closed 19920626)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920422 — PE (closed 19920831)

PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE

I 19920512 — PE (closed 19920928)

SEAT BREAKS FROM TRACK

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920716 — EA (closed 19930708)

FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed