1988 Chevrolet Beretta

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

5 recalls · 17 investigations · oldest first

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   1988-04-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-09-13 Left rear wheel spindle
2. R
   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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3. I
   1988-08-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-05 Door hinge pin failure
4. I
   1988-09-13Engineering analysisClosed 1990-03-14 Rear wheel spindle
5. I
   1989-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 1990-03-14 Door hinge pins
6. I
   1989-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-21 Windshield wiper failure
7. I
   1989-09-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-11-15 Steering binds
8. I
   1989-09-22Defect petitionClosed 1990-02-27 Safety belts
9. I
   1989-11-15Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-29 Loss of steering
10. R
    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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11. I
    1990-04-19Defect petitionClosed 1990-08-29 Inadequate brakes
12. I
    1990-05-11Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-28 Hood latch failure
13. I
    1990-08-29Engineering analysisClosed 1992-03-30 Brake performance
14. R
    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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    1991-12-18Seat belts91V206000 The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.

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16. I
    1992-01-17Engineering analysisClosed 1992-09-09 Hinge pin failure
17. I
    1992-02-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-26 Sticking throttle
18. I
    1992-04-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-31 Park brake handle failure
19. I
    1992-05-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-09-28 Seat breaks from track
20. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
21. I
    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).

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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, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.