MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Beretta

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1998 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:49:15.404Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 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 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1991 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1995 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1998: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19873
198863
198954
199039
199150
199254
199338
199488
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, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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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, 2000-08-22

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.

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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, 2005-04-26

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.