MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Beretta

● Typical for this model
1991 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-09-16T03:32:52.774Z

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

44% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

CRASH FIRE
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SMOKE EMITTED FROM STEERING WHEEL COLUMN AS A RESULT OF A FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950310

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

STEERING COLUMN SMOKE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950309

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 28%

28% of complaints: exterior lighting — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and flasher unit.

FIRE
STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack.

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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, 20040422

Also filed under SUSPENSION and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and catalytic convertor.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910220 — PE (closed 19910410)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19910410 — EA (closed 19910605)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

R 19910615 — steering

NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING INSTALLATION.

Remedy: TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 91V083000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920224 — PE (closed 19920626)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19940804 — PE (closed 19941230)

STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMES

I 19961114 — DP (open)

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V083000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1990 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1996

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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 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.