MYRModel Year Report

1988 Chevrolet Beretta

● Typical for this model
1988 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:37:45.474Z

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

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Beretta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 51 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 49 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 37 complaints 1994: 85 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1988: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19873
198860
198951
199039
199149
199252
199337
199485
199593
199672
19971
19982
19991
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20031227

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 8%

8% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

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, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V039000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V225000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V135000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V206000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door:hinge and attachments, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.