1994 Chevrolet BERETTA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
51 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
104,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 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 6 of 51 complaints (11.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 18 | 35.3% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 9.8% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.0% |
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 | 6 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Tires: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Structure:Body:Door: 4; Electrical System:Horn: 3; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 3; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 45 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 | 17 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 17; 1996: 9; 2000: 5; 2001: 6; 2002: 4; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10023308 · 2003-06-18 (June 18, 2003)
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE CONTINUES ON BEFORE COMING TO A VERY JERKY STOP. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 107,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023308 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10101573 · 2004-12-21 (December 21, 2004)
THE FRONT SEAT RELEASE LATCH DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. *JB THE BRAKE LIGHT MOUNTED ON THE WIND DEFLECTOR FAILED. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE MELTED AND CRACKED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10101573 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10125524 · 2005-06-16 (June 16, 2005)
DT: TOTALED VEHICLE, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE KEEP GOING STRAIGHT AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. NOT SURE IF SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10125524 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 739118 · 2001-01-10 (January 10, 2001)
HIGH/LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT SELECTOR ON TURN SIGNAL SWITCH INOPERATIVE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES CLICKS VERY RAPIDLY AND DOES NOT ACTUALLY FLASH AND SMOKE COMES OUT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AROUND THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER. STEERING COLUMN IS QUITE HOT TO THE TOUCH AROUND THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER WHEN THIS OCCURS. PROBLEM IS WORSE/MORE FREQUENT WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS RUNNING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 739118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10059703 · 2004-02-24 (February 24, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ALTERNATOR FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059703 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487342 · 1995-11-09 (November 9, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING ACCIDENT DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487342 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 742128 · 2001-03-08 (March 8, 2001)
ENTIRE INTERIOR OF CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES DUE TO FAULTY WIRING OR A SHORT IN THE DOME LIGHT INSIDE THE CAR AS PER THE FIRE INSPECTORS REPORT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 742128 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801176 · 1996-08-22 (August 22, 1996)
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE ELECTRICAL ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON, DROVE HOME AND CAR CUT OFF, ALSO HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS, WILL DESCRIBE .*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958348 · 1995-01-05 (January 5, 1995)
AUTO-TRANSMISSION; WHEN IN DRIVE TO PROCEED FORWARD VEHICLE WILL COAST A FEW FEET AND NO RESPONSE TO ACCELERATOR AND SHIFTING OF GEARS, NOTHING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958348 at NHTSA ↗