1991 Chevrolet BERETTA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
114,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 30 complaints (36.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 18 | 60.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 10.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 5 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 2 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 11; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch: 5; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 2; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit: 2; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 19; 1996: 3; 2000: 5; 2001: 1; 2004: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10068796 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
THE MAIN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR IS THE PEELING PAINT. THE CLEAR COAT IS ALL OFF BY NOW AND LOOKS AWFUL. THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE CAR IS LOSS. I HAD THAT REPAIRED IN 2000 BUT IS LOSS AGAIN. THE SUPENSION HAS GIVEN PROBLEMS, I JUST REPLACED SOME PARTS THAT WERE BROKEN, LUCKILY THEY WEREN'T TO MUCH.
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10277509 · 2009-07-20 (July 20, 2009)
THOUGHT IT WAS MY ALTERNATOR IT CHECKED TO BE GOOD THEN I BOUGHT A BATTERY THEN CHANGED THE FUZE AND THE CAR IS STILL DYEING THE BATTERY GAGE STILL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN THEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH THAT TURNS THE TURN SIGNAL OFF AND ON SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WHEN IT WAS ON AND NOW THE SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL STAYS ON WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS OFF AND BOTH TURN SIGNALS ARE FLASHING AT THE SAME TIME WHEN ITS IN THE OFF POSITION NO FIRE JUST SMOKE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 148,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10277509 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960812 · 1995-02-27 (February 27, 1995)
WIRING HARNESS IN STEERING COLUMN FAILED FILLING COMPARTMENT WITH SMOKE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960812 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 721529 · 2000-04-16 (April 16, 2000)
I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION AT 36021MILES,WINDOW MOTORS,POWER LOCKS,ALTERNATOR GENERATOR,HAD THEM REPLACE BACK APPLIQUES( WHICH STILL LEAK)DRIVE AXLE SHAFTAT32000,AM NOW HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CAR DYING BECAUSE CAR BACKFIRES AND HOSE BLOW OFF, NEED FUEL INJECTORS ,STEERING RACK HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR 3 YRS, ENGINE SEALS HAVE NEVER STOPPED LEAKING. THE CAR WAS REPAINTED BY CHEVROLET 8/93 AT THEIR EXPENSE BECAUSE OF FAULTY PAINT JOB...ALL THIS WITH A CAR I SERVICED EVERY 2500 MILES, AND DETAILED TWICE A YEAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721529 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974946 · 1995-11-09 (November 9, 1995)
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR AT ALL SHE SAYS CAR CUTS OFF OR WILL STALL DURING DRIVING ,HER 5 YEAR WARRANTY IS UP THE DEALER WON'T HELP HER. TT CONSUMER STATES STALLING HAS CONTINUED EVEN THOUGH WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974946 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800458 · 1996-08-05 (August 5, 1996)
CONSUMER WAS DRIVNIG ON A OFF RAM WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE ANDTHERE WERE NO BRAKES, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 870031 · 2000-09-08 (September 8, 2000)
LOCATION OF EXHASUT PIPE HAS CAUSED FUEL TANK TO MELT AND LEAK. EXHAUST PIPE BRACKETS WERE BROKEN. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS SUBJECT, 912656F. OWNER VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY WHEN STARTING THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 870031 at NHTSA ↗