1995 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
22% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 20 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LOCK UP CAR WAS TOTALED NO PERSON WAS INJURY. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950309
8% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
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
6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
1995 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 94V176000 (structure) has been completed.
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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.