1994 Chevrolet Beretta
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 49 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 85 |
| 1995 | 93 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
18% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DT: TOTALED VEHICLE, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE KEEP GOING STRAIGHT AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. NOT SURE IF SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20050616
9% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE.*MR IN THE ACCIDENT, THE DOOR WAS DENTED AND ALL THE LUG NUTS WERE MISSING AND THREE OUT OF FIVE BOLTS WERE MISSING.*CB *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20040105
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET BERETTA WITH KUMHO SOLUS TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130911
6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION'S SPECIFICATION FOR WELD INTEGRITY AND THE AFFECTED WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE SUS
Remedy: INSTALL REVISED SUSPENSION SUPPORTS WITH ADEQUATE WELD INTEGRITY.
Campaign 93V157000 — check if this car was fixed
THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL THAT SERVES AS A LIFTPOINT FOR THE FRAME WAS OMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPAN
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER REINFORCEMENT PANEL. IF THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL IS NOT PRESENT, DEALERS WILL CONTACT CHEVROLET FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
Campaign 94V176000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1994 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 93V157000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 94V176000 (structure) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta have?
2 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.