MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Beretta

◆ Worse than typical
1996 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:37:39.898Z

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, 1996 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 60 complaints 1988 1989: 51 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 49 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 37 complaints 1994: 85 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1996: 72 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19873
198860
198951
199039
199149
199252
199337
199485
199593
199672
19971
19982
19991
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR; ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED BURNS AND INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19961113

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1996 — complaint volume: 72
R 19980228 — interior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

Campaign 98V027000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V027000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1994 ● 1988

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 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 1996 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.