1995 Chevrolet Beretta

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:55:33.249Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Beretta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1995: 93 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.

SERVICE BRAKES 32%

32% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

I PURCHASED A 95 BARRETTE. I DID NOT START HAVING PROBLEMS UNTIL 2000. IT WAS A BRAKE RELATED PROBLEM. MY BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP AND THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030111

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940909 — structure

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

1995 — complaint volume: 93

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V176000 (structure) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1996 ● 1988

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.