1993 Chevrolet BERETTA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
120,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 21 complaints (23.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 23.8% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 19.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Structure:Body: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 18 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 | 8 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
1995: 8; 1996: 4; 2000: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2005: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 800845 · 1996-08-14 (August 14, 1996)
WHEN GOING AT SLOW SPEED THE ABS WILL NOT STOP, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL STOP THEN LOCK UP AT ABOUT (20) OR (30) FEET. THIS HAPPEN ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS CONDITION HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973686 · 1995-10-20 (October 20, 1995)
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014522 · 2003-04-17 (April 17, 2003)
STEERING UNIT PULLED AWAY FROM FIREWALL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FIREWALL HAD RUSTED OUT AND ASKED ME IF THE CAR HAD BEEN IN A FLOOD, WHICH IT HAD NOT. HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER I HAD BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 1993 I HAD A PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING INTO THE CAR THROUGH THE DASH AND ONTO TO THE FRONT FLOORS EVERY TIME IT RAINED. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND ASKED FOR A NEW CAR. HOWEVER, THEY SAID IT COULD BE REPAIRED. THEY DID SOMETHING WITH THE FIREWALL AT THAT TIME AND ASSURED ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS CORRECTED…
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014522 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029503 · 2003-07-17 (July 17, 2003)
STEERING COLUMN SMOKES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING GAS FUMES TO SEEP THROUGH THE VENTS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961896 · 1995-03-14 (March 14, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT ENGINE STALLING LOW TO HIGH SPEEDS, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALER CAN'T CORRECT AFTER SEVEN ATTEMPTS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 986187 · 1996-06-26 (June 26, 1996)
THE TURNING SIGNAL WIRING HAS STARTED SMOKING AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986187 at NHTSA ↗