1995 Chevrolet Beretta electrical problems

Filed Jan 11, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · MO

I purchased a 95 barrette. I did not start having problems until 2000. It was a brake related problem. My brakes would lock up and the ABS light would come on. I had no idea what the problem was but knew I had to have it fixed before it caused a accident from brake lock up during hard braking. I ultimately bought a cd version of a auto repair manual. Popular mechanics repair software. Still no answers until I went to the tsb and safety recall portion. I was shocked to find my problem in there. It was how the wiring was routed it and would rub on the gas line and wear the wires down to cause a short in respect cause the ABS system to shut down and not operate. I also found a safety recall notice on mine. Below list the recalls bulletins for 1995 chevrolet beretta v6-3100 3.1l VIN m sfi safety recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c03 sep 94 recall - support panel omitted from rocker panel general recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c08 oct 94 campaign - a/t defective 2nd clutch reaction plate 410103 sep 94 campaign - product bulletin numbering system I am also having problems involving the engine that involves the service bulletins. I am outraged because of 2 reasons. I paid a lot of hard earned money for a vehicle with the faith that the manufacturer would stand behind their product.. Well I called them to find out what I could do to have these problems corrected. They told me there is nothing they can do..it was my problem. Needless to say I am one very upset customer. I need to know who I can contact about this and write to. This is not right. I never got a recall notice on my car about any of the involved problems. So now I find out my car could be a death trap. From what I have read on the internet the rocker panel involves side impacts and could cause someone serious injury for whoever is driving this type of car. Ts

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · OH

While traveling 60mph head gaskets blewout. Vehicle was running rough. Second time vehicle was doing same thing and idling funny. Coolant was shooting out. Third time same problem. Spark plugs changed. Still ran funny.

Filed Nov 18, 2000 · Electrical, Suspension · IL

Front end bangs loudly, replaced sprocket, failed again, paint is coming of in huge patches, alternator went out without warning replaced.

Filed Jan 9, 2000 · Electrical · FL · fire

Vehicle burst into flames with no warning, the fire report stated electrical system fire.

Filed Apr 14, 1998 · Electrical · FL

The battery acid leaked out onto the shift cable . The dealer has been notified.

Filed Jun 17, 1996 · Electrical · MD

While driving vehicle, it would stall, for no reason, at stop signs, going thru drive/take outs, and parking malls. Sometimes will not start after stalling. *k

Filed May 31, 1996 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Vehicle surged prior to stalling, due to failed map sensor, fuel pump, and broken off oxygen sensor, also manifold threads stripped at factory wires melted at e.g.r. Feed pipe.

Filed Feb 8, 1996 · Electrical · NY

While driving down street all the lights in the dash go out and the auto stops-which consumer feels is dangerous because it happens in traffic. Tt

Filed Jan 2, 1996 · Electrical · WI

Electrical system caused car to stop completely in traffic. Please describe. Tt

Filed Dec 18, 1995 · Electrical · CA

Flywheel and ignition failure.