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.
1994 Chevrolet Beretta brakes problems
29 complaints (35% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 35%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15
- Foundation components: disc: pads5
- Foundation components: disc4
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Conventional1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Beretta brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Chevrolet Beretta owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake pedal goes to the floor, and vehicle continues on before coming to a very jerky stop.
Premature brake wear and rotor distortion needs replacing at appox every 11000mi. Front brake design too small for this vehicle. Dt
On numerous occasions when braking the care does not stop. It actually jumps, especially in the rain. It is very dangerous, this has been happening since I bought the car in 1994. Could there be a defect?
Brake pedal would go to the floor, and vehicle would continue on before stopping intermittently. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
During cold temperatures automatic locks will not lock, and interior light stays on until car is warm. Engine knocks when first started, then lessens as it runs but never goes away. Brake pads are replaced every 12 thousand miles and rotors cut. Oil pan crack at joint of plug. Wheel coatings peel and center caps fall off during repeated brake work.
No summary
Intermittently, when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes lock up. Owner states that when she pumps the ABS the vehicle will come to a stop. The dealer has not been notified.
Brakes fail on occasion.
When applying brakes the front of vehicle would shake. Owner took vehicle to an independent repair shop. He was informed that the control arm bushings has been worn out.
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta brakes
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta, 35% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Beretta brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Beretta have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Beretta model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (29 complaints), 1992 (28 complaints) and 1995 (27 complaints).
Other 1994 Chevrolet Beretta problems
Electrical 13Body 10Engine 10Lights 8Suspension 8Tires 6Transmission 6Acceleration 5Seats 5Locks 4Airbags 3Seat belts 3Steering 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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