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1997 CHEVROLET BERETTA

0 recalls, 1 complaints - 5 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 26, 2008
Incident date: Jan 10, 1980
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERS WHO DESIGN ALL VEHICLES AREN'T REQUIRED OR URGED AT ALL TO DESIGN WITH SAFETY IN MIND. WE ARE TRAVELING IN MUTILATION AND DEATH TRAPS. I DESIGNED VEHICLES AND ADD ONS THAT WON'T CRUSH OR HURT THE PASSENGERS. I WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURERS AND INSIST TO PARTNER WITH TO CREAT... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET BERETTA

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260 Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
98876121A Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED ORIGINATING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND FRONT COVER AREA. *YC

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.

DP96014 Opened: Nov 14, 1996
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
PE94062 Opened: Aug 4, 1994 , Closed: Dec 30, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMES
There is no summary currently available
PE94040 Opened: May 6, 1994 , Closed: Sep 27, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
IMPROP. AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
EA92025 Opened: Jul 16, 1992 , Closed: Jul 8, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE92048 Opened: May 12, 1992 , Closed: Sep 28, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
SEAT BREAKS FROM TRACK
There is no summary currently available
PE92043 Opened: Apr 22, 1992 , Closed: Aug 31, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE92021 Opened: Feb 24, 1992 , Closed: Jun 26, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
STICKING THROTTLE
There is no summary currently available
EA92003 Opened: Jan 17, 1992 , Closed: Sep 9, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
HINGE PIN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91023 Opened: Apr 10, 1991 , Closed: Jun 5, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91048 Opened: Feb 20, 1991 , Closed: Apr 10, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE90115 Opened: Aug 29, 1990 , Closed: Jan 23, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FUEL TANK SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA90026 Opened: May 11, 1990 , Closed: Aug 28, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP90008 Opened: Apr 19, 1990 , Closed: Aug 29, 1990
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1987
INADEQUATE BRAKES
INADEQUATE BRAKES
EA90007 Opened: Nov 15, 1989 , Closed: Oct 29, 1990
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
LOSS OF STEERING
There is no summary currently available
DP89014 Opened: Sep 22, 1989 , Closed: Feb 27, 1990
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1988
SAFETY BELTS
SAFETY BELTS
PE89161 Opened: Sep 8, 1989 , Closed: Nov 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
STEERING BINDS
There is no summary currently available
PE89096 Opened: Mar 2, 1989 , Closed: Aug 21, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
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EA89008 Opened: Jan 5, 1989 , Closed: Mar 14, 1990
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
DOOR HINGE PINS
There is no summary currently available
EA88040 Opened: Sep 13, 1988 , Closed: Mar 14, 1990
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
REAR WHEEL SPINDLE
There is no summary currently available
PE88087 Opened: Aug 2, 1988 , Closed: Jan 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
DOOR HINGE PIN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88045 Opened: Apr 12, 1988 , Closed: Sep 13, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
LEFT REAR WHEEL SPINDLE
There is no summary currently available

CHEVROLET BERETTA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET BERETTA across all model years (1987, 1996).

25 Total Recalls
784 Total Complaints
21 Investigations
78 Reported Crashes
36 Reported Fires
9 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET BERETTA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 2 View
1999 0 1 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 (current) 0 1
1996 2 108 View
1995 1 128 View
1994 2 129 View
1993 0 50 View
1992 1 71 View
1991 1 72 View
1990 2 54 View
1989 5 71 View
1988 5 90 View
1987 6 3 View
1984 0 1 View

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