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
- 88
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1994
None on file
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 88 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 63 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 93 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
36% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
16% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and horn.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle stalled, causing accident due to computer failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-29
Engine and engine cooling
14% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Structure
13% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing door and body.
Suspension
10% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing lower arm and front.
Show complaint excerpts
Upon frontal impact, torsion bar disconnected rupturing fuel tank/fuel ignited, resulting in a fire/fatalities.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-12
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993-09-21Suspension93V157000 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…
Remedy: Install revised suspension supports with adequate weld integrity.
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1994Complaint volume 88 complaints filed for this model year.
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1994-09-09Structure94V176000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V157000 · Suspension
- Recall 94V176000 · Structure
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- 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, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.