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1994 Chevrolet Beretta
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 85
- Received Jan 1995 to Sep 2013
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up10 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract7 complaints · 8.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Vehicle catches fire from wiring6 complaints · 7.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #94V176000The 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, "occupant crash protection."
- Recall #93V157000The suspension support assemblies do not meet general motors corporation's specification for weld integrity and the affected weld can fail causing the front of the control arm to separate from the suspension support assembly.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 6 fires, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 11 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
- Front brake rotors warp and wear early
- Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 85 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 10 | 12% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 7 | 8.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 6 | 7.1% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 6 | 7.1% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 5.9% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 5 | 5.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 3.5% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 3 | 3.5% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 3.5% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 3 | 3.5% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 3 | 3.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #94V176000September 20, 19941,604 vehicles affected
structure: body: door
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, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence of non-compliance: the missing reinforcement panel reduces the protection of the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision.
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.
NHTSA recall #93V157000September 24, 199339 vehicles affected
suspension: front
The suspension support assemblies do not meet general motors corporation's specification for weld integrity and the affected weld Can fail causing the front of the control arm to separate from the suspension support assembly.
If this occurs, the affected tire/wheel assembly Can movesubstantially from its designed position and steering control Can be severelyimpaired which may result in an accident.
Remedy
Install revised suspension supports with adequate weld integrity.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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