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.
The worst 1991 Chevrolet Beretta problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical20
- Lights12
- Brakes6
- Steering6
- Engine4
- Acceleration3
- Airbags2
- Fuel system2
- Seats2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta
Recalls 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation.
- Risk
- This could allow steering wheel to separate from steeringcolumn; loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Tighten the nut to the proper torque as necessary.
Recall number 91V083000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.the federal safety agency received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
DP96014
Steering column smk/flames
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PE94062
Sticking throttle
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EA92024
Sticking throttle
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PE92021
Steering wheel separation
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EA91023
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
PE91048
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 Chevrolet Beretta fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 28-30 | 24 |
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 |
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 25-26 | 20 |
What 1991 Chevrolet Beretta owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Steering wheel column was replaced because if turning right or left wheel will wonder in own direction. Dealership was aware of problem.
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.
Vehicle jumps forward when clutch is depressed. Vehicle jumps further when in lower gear. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak plastic retainer on the clutch linkage disintegrated and linkage separated causing the vehicle in motion and remain in motion.
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.
During frontal crash at approx. 25mph, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Also, passenger side shoulder harness did not retract, which caused injuries to passenger. Passenger side seat back also broke when passenger recoiled into it.
Had car fixed at non dealer garage. Called dealer they said it would not show up if fixed and turned in to general motors. So I don't know if the garage may have charged me ,then turned it in to gmc.its the same quad 4 motor that was recalled in the oldsmobile.
Consumer was driving between 50-60 MPH and applied the brakes to slowdown. Brakes failed, and vehicle hit car in front. This LED to a chain reaction, three other cars were hit. There were no injuries.
Consumer was driving between 50 to 60 MPH and she applied brakes to slow down,vehicle hit the car in front, and then there were a chain reactio n,three other cars were hit. There were no injuries.
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Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta, 49.0 times a typical Beretta model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta?
Electrical system, with 20 complaints. Next is lights (12).
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Chevrolet Beretta have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Beretta model years with the most electrical complaints are 1991 (20 complaints), 1994 (13 complaints) and 1990 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta range from 20 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 28-30 highway.
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