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1996 Chevrolet Beretta problems

The most common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta is engine and cooling. It has 72.0 times the complaints of a typical Beretta model year.

Typical year72.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
72
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
37
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
21-26mpg

The worst 1996 Chevrolet Beretta problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    19
  • Brakes
    17
  • Electrical
    9
  • Transmission
    9
  • Airbags
    5
  • Suspension
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Seats
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Body
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Seat belts
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta

ABS 7

Recalls 1

Interior lightingReported February 17, 1998 · 249,420 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."
Risk
The interior lamps coming on unexpectedly could startle a driver causing a momentary loss of control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.

Recall number 98V027000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta 37

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 37 bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta

1996 Chevrolet Beretta fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.2L 4‑cylFWD21-2229-3324-26
3.1L 6‑cylFWD182721

What 1996 Chevrolet Beretta owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · ND

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet beretta. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2006 · Tires · 116,448 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated during a routine maintenance check it was discovered all 4 tires on the vehicle were dry rotting. The inner sidewalls were cracked and dried. The dry rot was more severe on the 2 front tires. All four tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not alerted. The tire brand is kelly navigator gold, three of the tires had the same tire line pjt217kr3102 and the fourth tire is pjt217kr3002.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Accelerator stuck, this was not the first time this has happened. It has happened about 8 times previously. But this time, the accelerator stuck causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and run off the road and crash into a concrete bucknum, damage done to entire car.

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · NC

I have a 1996 beretta z26 3.1l v6 and every morning when I get up and go to work my back brakes locked up on me untill I get them warmed up. And my ABS light stays on in this car all the times.also sometimes when I hit my brakes I dont have any brakes the first time then I hit them again and they work I have recently had both front and back brakes replaced and this didnt fix the problem this is a common problem I found out by surfing and investigating on the web.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

The consumer's vehicle was stopped to make a left turn when he was rear ended by another vehicle and caused the consumer to rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, neither of the frontal air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. *ak *sc

Filed Dec 22, 2003 · Engine · 76,000 miles · NJ

My 1996 chevrolet beretta has had chronic leaking problems around the lower intake manifold. First it was from various bolts, then from the main gasket even though the car only has 75k miles on it. I called car shops in the area and everyone I spoke to said this was a common problem with the gm 3.1l engines. It's ridiculous that there is a faulty gasket in these cars that costs about $600-800 to replace, but there is no recall.

Filed Aug 8, 2003 · Engine · CA

The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard.

Filed Aug 8, 2003 · Brakes · CA

When the brakes were applied, the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard.

Filed Jun 29, 2003 · Electrical · PA

Electrical problem; alternator/ battery battery discharges when A/C or air compressor is run at full power. Have had alternator replaced (AC delco, new) twice in past week. Entire system has been scanned and no codes are present. Replaced the battery and still experiencing power failure. Able to run heater control on full power, but unable to run A/C or defroster on full power (fan/blower control).

Filed Jun 20, 2003 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · TX

Have replace alternator about six times. Makes no difference at to oem, make or delco authorized dealer. Always test good but fails shortly thereafter with necessity to replace battery at times. Heard it was a design problem due to excessive heat but can find no such reference.

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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

Owners have filed 72 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 72.0 times a typical Beretta model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?

Engine and cooling, with 19 complaints. Next is brakes (17).

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta have?

1 recall, covering interior lighting.

What year does the Chevrolet Beretta have bad engine?

The Chevrolet Beretta model years with the most engine complaints are 1996 (19 complaints), 1995 (13 complaints) and 1994 (10 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta get?

Official estimates for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta range from 21 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-22 city and 29-33 highway.

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