MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Beretta

● Typical for this model
1992 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:03:38.505Z

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, 1992 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 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
1992: 54 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.

SERVICE BRAKES 65%

65% of complaints: service brakes — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY
STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and tie rod assembly.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIRE
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STEERING COLUMN SMOKE, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950302

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and high/low beam dimmer switch.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING A COLUMN OF SMOKE DEVELOPED FROM THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE AFTER NOTICING THAT THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT SEEM TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING A TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030824

THE LEVER USED TO ENGAGE THE HIGH AND LOW BEAM BROKE THREE TIMES WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING APPLIED. WHEN THE LEVER BROKE IT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *JB *MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20040127

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930119 — exterior lighting

THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CORRECT THE WIRING IN THE CONNECTOR OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.

Campaign 92V185000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940804 — PE (closed 19941230)

STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMES

I 19961114 — DP (open)

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V185000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.