1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA

1 recalls — 50 complaints

92V185000 Dec 24, 1992
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CORRECT THE WIRING IN THE CONNECTOR OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.
140,661 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH Jan 27, 2004
THE LEVER USED TO ENGAGE THE HIGH AND LOW BEAM BROKE THREE TIMES WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING APPLIED. WHEN THE LEVER BROKE IT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. *JB *MR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Aug 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING A COLUMN OF SMOKE DEVELOPED FROM THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE AFTER NOTICING THAT THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT SEEM TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING A TURN. THE SMOKE WAS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING THE CAR AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION STOPPED THE SMOKE. THE CAR WAS THEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MILES TO THE DEALER WITH NO FURTHER SMOKE. THE CHEVROLET DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTING OUT. THE SWITCH WAS THEN REPLACED. THE SERVICE ADVISOR REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL REGARDING THIS FAILURE EVEN THOUGH THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED IN SUCH AS WAY THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN DANGER TO OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR. OBVIOUSLY, THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT USE A FAIL-SAFE DESIGN WHEN THIS CAR WAS BUILT.*AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 30, 2001
BRAKE SYSTEM SQUEAKS AND JERKS WHEN STARTING TO DRIVE VEHICLE FOR THE DAY. *AK FRONT ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AND BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED, BUT JERKING AND NOISE STILL CONTINUE. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 5, 2001
I HAVE HEARD OF PROBLEMS WITH BRETTAS AND CAVALIERS WITH HEAD GASKETS AND CRACK HEADS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 25, 2000
ABS BRAKES KNOCKED, PULSATES AND LOCKED UP ON SEVERAL OCCASION, DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL BRAKE COMPONENTS BUT BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *ET
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 24, 2000
ABS BRAKES KNOCKED, PULSATES AND LOCKED UP ON SEVERAL OCCASION, DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL BRAKE COMPONENTS BUT BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *ET
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 26, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DUE TO FAULTY ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BRAKES GAVE OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO SIDE SWIPE AN ELECTRICAL POWER BOX ACROSS THE STREET. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 7, 2000
HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ON SAME PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T GM FIX THESE? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Apr 7, 2000
HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ON SAME PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T GM FIX THESE? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Apr 7, 2000
HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ON SAME PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T GM FIX THESE? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Apr 7, 2000
HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ON SAME PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T GM FIX THESE? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Apr 7, 2000
HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ON SAME PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T GM FIX THESE? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Apr 7, 2000
HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS BULLETINS ON SAME PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T GM FIX THESE? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 22, 2000
WHILE MAKING A "COMPLETE" STOP VEHICLE HAD A "CLICKING" NOISE, AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Nov 9, 1999
STEERING COLUMN AND TURN SIGNAL BECAME LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER INDICATED BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Sep 30, 1999
CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING THE CONSOLE TO BE VERY HOT AND FOR THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO BECOME FILLED WITH SMOKE. NLM
Fire 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 14, 1999
WHENEVER ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FEEL LIMP. THE COMPUTER CLICKING LIGHT COMES ON. WOULD HAVE GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN USUAL. HAD BEEN TO DEALER ONCE, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 24, 1999
ONCE THE CAR HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM IT HAS NOW GOTTEN WORSE.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT, BUT COULDN'T FIND THE CAUSE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Jul 27, 1999
BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN PRESSED,I HAVE FIXED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS REAR WHEEL CYLINDER AND HARDWARE AND THIS STILL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM.ALSO MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THIS HAPPENES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 22, 1999
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 24, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE JERKS AND THE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING May 21, 1999
SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT A FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. MECHANIC HAS SEEN VEHICLE, BUT HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE FIRE. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 4, 1999
THE BRAKING ON THE CAR WORKS WHEN IT WANTS. YOU APPLY THE BRAKES AND YOU HAVE A FULL BRAKE PEDAL THEN THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR ALMOST ALL THE WAY, AS IF YOU WERE APPLYING MANUAL BRAKES. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST YOU GO . I HAVE BEEN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE AND THE BRAKES FAIL, AND I CAN BE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THEY FAIL. I HAVE HAD MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR BRAKE WORK AND I GET THE SAME RESPONCE EACH TIME(WE CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG), NOW FINALLY ON THE FIFTH TIME THE PUT THE CAR ON SOME KIND OF COMPUTER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ABS MODULATOR WAS BAD. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BERRETTA & CORSICA. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING MY PROBLEM........... THANK YOU !!!!
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Sep 29, 1998
WHENEVER ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD FAIL TO WORK. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD BRAKE PADS & ROTORS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. PROBLEM WITH MODULE & NEW BRAKES SYTEM REAPPEARED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 7 TIMES. AT EACH TIME THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM WITH ABS LIGHT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 29, 1998
WHENEVER ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY WOULD FAIL TO WORK. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD BRAKE PADS & ROTORS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. PROBLEM WITH MODULE & NEW BRAKES SYTEM REAPPEARED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 7 TIMES. AT EACH TIME THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM WITH ABS LIGHT. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Jul 17, 1998
SEVERAL EPISODES OF SMOKING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING, AND SEVERAL TIMES UPON STRATING VEHICLE DUE TO TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTING OUT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 24, 1998
THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, AND NO BRAKING ABILITY UNDER NO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 20, 1998
RECALL WORK ON THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 29, 1997
ENGINE GASKETS ARE DEFECTIVE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL BULLETINS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM BUT NEVER A RECALL. THERE IS A REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE DEFECTIVE GASKETS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 27, 1997
WHEN VEHICLE SLOWS TO APPROX. 15 MPH OR BELOW IT OCCASSIONALLY STALLS. TO RESTART ENGINE, TRANSMISSION MUST BE IN PARK. AFTER START, ENGINE MUST BE REVED SEVERAL TIMES. TEMPERATURE GUAGE READS VERY HIGH CONTINUOUSLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 15, 1997
WHILE SWITCH IS TURNED ON, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WON'T WORK UNTIL THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 10, 1997
DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ON THE WAY DOWN WENT TO HIT BRAKES ,PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. HAD TO USE HAND BRAKES TO GAIN CONTROL. DEALER BLED THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM May 27, 1997
LEFT REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP/RIGHT REAR BRAKE ISN'T FUNCTIONING AT ALL, PUTTING ALL STOPPING POWER ON FRONT BRAKES, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Apr 8, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT FUEL TANK LEAKS DUE TO FAULTY PLUG. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK IN THIS VEHICLE SITS UNDER REAR SEAT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Feb 1, 1997
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. ABS WHEEL SENSOR AND HARNESS FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Feb 1, 1997
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. ABS WHEEL SENSOR AND HARNESS FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS Feb 1, 1997
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. ABS WHEEL SENSOR AND HARNESS FAILURE.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Dec 18, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END SEPERATED WITH OUT ANY WARNING, OWNER WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 5 MPH APROACHING THE INTERSECTION. *AK *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Dec 12, 1996
EQUIPPED W/ABS; INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN SLOWING AND APPLYING BRAKES, THEY MAKE A CLICKING NOISE DUE TO WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. *AK DEALER CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Oct 29, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Aug 23, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BRAKES FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 23, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BRAKES FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Aug 13, 1996
414-355-0802 WK., LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING 7MPH, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Aug 13, 1996
414-355-0802 WK., LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING 7MPH, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jul 1, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jun 24, 1996
STEERING COLUMN SMOKED WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL. *AK
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS May 9, 1996
POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM May 9, 1996
ENGINE OVERHEATS/SMELLS HOT DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM May 9, 1996
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP May 9, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES GRINDING NOISE. *DSH