MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Beretta

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1998 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:52:35.049Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Beretta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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
1998: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19873
198860
198951
199039
199149
199252
199337
199485
199593
199672
19971
19982
19991
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING UPON SHIFTING GEARS WHILE IN MOTION. THE CODE # INDICATION IS 1870. MY LOCAL SERVICE CENTER ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS THE THIRD HE HAS SEEN RECENTLY W/ THE SAME CODE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000822

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE CHATTING WITH THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER I RECENTLY HEARD THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE NEW STYLE ORANGE ANTIFREEZE CORRODING HEAD GASKETS ON SOME OF THEIR V-6 ENGINES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050426

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Beretta?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Beretta have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.