1987 CHEVROLET BERETTA

6 recalls, 3 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Defect Description

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND COULD BECOME BENT. THIS WILL LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE FULL PRIMARY LATCH ENGAGEMENT IS NOT ATTAINED.

Consequence

A BENT SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD LEAD TO THE PRIMARYLATCH NOT BEING FULLY ENGAGED, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN. IF THISWERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE HOOD MAY CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER AND A VEHICLE CRASHCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT ... Read more

Remedy

REPLACE THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET.

290,408 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Defect Description

A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

Consequence

HINGE SEPARATION MAY REDUCE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OFTHE SIDE OF THE CAR AND INCREASE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF ACCIDENTS.

Remedy

REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.

170,769 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ADJUSTED RESULTING IN LATCH BECOMING BENT.

Consequence

A BENT SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARYLATCH TO MALFUNCTION. IF THIS OCCURED THE HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN. IFTHIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION REDUCTION OF FORWARD VISIBILITY COULDCAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSPECT AND REPLACE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED.

282,052 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

LOSS OF SKID PLATE COULD LEAD TO DISENGAGEMENT OF BOTH SECONDARY AND PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES.

Consequence

HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTANTLY; IF VEHICLE WERE INMOTION, THE HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THE DRIVERS VISION AREA,AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE AND/OR SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE RETAINING SCREWS.

2,020 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE DUE TO CONTACT WITH SUPPORT BRACKET AND/OR THE PRIMARY LATCH RETURN SPRING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD ... Read more

Remedy

INSTALL SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE ON CORSICA AND BERETTA MODELS. ALSO, INSTALL A REVISED SECONDARY LATCH ASSEMBLY ON BERETTA MODELS.

4,844 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 2 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1
SEATS	1

Incident date: Dec 5, 2004

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DOWN A STREET IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A CURB, AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BUCKET SEAT FELL BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE BODY DAMAGE PRESENT. THE... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 10, 1998

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED AT AUCTION($8000) FINANCING-AFTER FIRE/CO AUCTIONED FOR $250 YET THEY ARE STILL DEMANDING PAYMENT ON THIS BROKEN-DOWN/BURNED UP CAR THAT I NO LONGER OWN AND THAT THE COMPANY AUCTIONED. THIS IS A "RIP-OFF"/FRAUD/BECAUSE THEY SOLD BE A ROTTEN CAR TO START WITH.

Crash Fire

Incident date: Oct 1, 1996

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE PIN, THE DOOR HINGE PIN IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE DOOR WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE. *AK *JB

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 CHEVROLET BERETTA

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	28.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	31.0	25.0	Regular	$2,450
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	24.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	25.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET BERETTA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP, Open , Model Year: 1991

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.NHTSA 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 D... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMES