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1992 Chevrolet BERETTA problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

28 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

19,285 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 28 complaints (35.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior1242.9%
Steering behavior828.6%
Electrical and battery issues27.1%
Engine operation13.6%

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
Air Bags:Frontal
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip10
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash3
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc2
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar2
Air Bags:Frontal1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 3; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 2; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 26 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.

1995
15
1996
6
2000
3
2001
2
2003
1
2004
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199515
19966
20003
20012
20031
20041

1995: 15; 1996: 6; 2000: 3; 2001: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 501158 · 1996-01-30 (January 30, 1996)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE ON ICY ROADS. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601349) *DSH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501158 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 551625 · 2000-03-30 (March 30, 2000)

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DUE TO FAULTY ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BRAKES GAVE OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO SIDE SWIPE AN ELECTRICAL POWER BOX ACROSS THE STREET. NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551625 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10033399 · 2003-08-24 (August 24, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING A COLUMN OF SMOKE DEVELOPED FROM THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE AFTER NOTICING THAT THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT SEEM TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING A TURN. THE SMOKE WAS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING THE CAR AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION STOPPED THE SMOKE. THE CAR WAS THEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MILES TO THE DEALER WITH NO FURTHER SMOKE. THE CHEVROLET DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH …

Owner-reported narrative. 18,570 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033399 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 960917 · 1995-03-02 (March 2, 1995)

STEERING COLUMN SMOKE, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960917 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 976087 · 1995-12-05 (December 5, 1995)

VEHICLE WILL STALL W/UNKNOWN CAUSE. VOLT GAUGE WILL DROP TO RED ZONE REPEATEDLY. SEVERAL COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRICITY REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN STALLING. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976087 at NHTSA ↗