1995 Chevrolet Beretta engine 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 Feb 12, 2001 · Engine · WI

Small coolant leak on right side of cylinder head gasket, during the fall leak worsened, gasket replaced at owner's expense, owner would like to be reimbursed for charges, owner believes that vehicle should be covered under extended warranty issued in may for cavalier's and s10's, same engine model. Cj

Filed Dec 8, 2000 · Engine · OH

35000 miles and I need a new water pump? It cost me almost $350.00 to have a new one put on! According to my uncle, who is a mecanic, the water pump did not need replacing! The pressure release valve for the coolant had a leak underneath the bolt. I told the mechanic this and they still put a water pump on it! Do these dealerships get off when a woman comes in and they can take her for all that she is worth?! Have you had any other complaints about the coolant leaking out from the pressure release valve?valve?

Filed Jul 28, 2000 · Engine · MI

While driving at any rate of speed vehicle will completely shutdown without warning . Please give any further details.

Filed Jun 2, 2000 · Engine · GA

An oil leak is coming from the engine. Also, there's a ticking noise.

Filed May 25, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · MD

In july 1999, I had the engine replaced @ 60,000 - less than a year later the transmission went - I have had to put a tremendous amount of money in a 4/5 year old car.

Filed Mar 23, 2000 · Engine · MA

Vehicle will lose 2 quarts of oil about every 1000 miles. Mechanic has put black dye in engine, but indictated no leak. Dealer could not determine the cause.

Filed Mar 13, 2000 · Engine · TX

Coolant leak caused head gasket to crack. Henna chev claimed for a week not to know what was wrong, then said it would cost me $250 just to take apart the engine to discover problem. Had to take car to another repair shop. Repairs cost me over $900. Chevrolet refuses responsibility.

Filed Mar 10, 2000 · Engine · MD

While driving at about 20mph car died, consumer had to have car towed. Dealer said coolant leaked into engine, causing it to freeze up and lock. Consumer had to pay for a new engine. *ak