MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Beretta

● Typical for this model
1991 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:03.957Z

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
50
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

44% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 50 complaints 1991 50 1992: 54 complaints 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1991 50 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1991 50 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1991: 50 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19873
198863
198954
199039
199150
199254
199338
199488
199593
199672
19971
19982
19991
20021

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

44% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Smoke emitted from steering wheel column as a result of a fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-10

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Steering column smoke caused an accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-09

Exterior lighting

28% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing switch and flasher unit.

FIRE

Steering

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack.

Show complaint excerpts

The main problem with the car is the peeling paint. The clear coat is all off by now and looks awful. The steering wheel on the car is loss. I had that repaired in 2000 but is loss again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Also filed under Suspension

Service brakes

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and catalytic convertor.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-02-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-04-10 Steering wheel separation
  2. I
    1991-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-06-05 Steering wheel separation
  3. R
    1991-06-15Steering91V083000 Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation.

    Remedy: Tighten the nut to the proper torque as necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1992-02-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-26 Sticking throttle
  5. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  6. I
    1994-08-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Steering column smk/flames
  7. I
    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V083000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.