1998 CHEVROLET BERETTA
0 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
WHILE CHATTING WITH THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER I RECENTLY HEARD THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE NEW STYLE ORANGE ANTIFREEZE CORRODING HEAD GASKETS ON SOME OF THEIR V-6 ENGINES. WORD HAS IT THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM BUT HAVE KEPT QUIET ABOUT IT. I ALSO HEARD FROM ANOTHER MECHANICT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Mar 20, 2000
THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING UPON SHIFTING GEARS WHILE IN MOTION. THE CODE # INDICATION IS 1870. MY LOCAL SERVICE CENTER ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS THE THIRD HE HAS SEEN RECENTLY W/ THE SAME CODE. I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP WHO ALSO ADVISED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN RECEIVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER CH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET BERETTA
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 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
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
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
STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMES
There is no summary currently available
PE94040
Opened: May 6, 1994 , Closed: Sep 27, 1994
IMPROP. AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
EA92025
Opened: Jul 16, 1992 , Closed: Jul 8, 1993
FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE92048
Opened: May 12, 1992 , Closed: Sep 28, 1992
SEAT BREAKS FROM TRACK
There is no summary currently available
PE92043
Opened: Apr 22, 1992 , Closed: Aug 31, 1992
PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE92021
Opened: Feb 24, 1992 , Closed: Jun 26, 1992
STICKING THROTTLE
There is no summary currently available
EA92003
Opened: Jan 17, 1992 , Closed: Sep 9, 1992
HINGE PIN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91023
Opened: Apr 10, 1991 , Closed: Jun 5, 1991
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91048
Opened: Feb 20, 1991 , Closed: Apr 10, 1991
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE90115
Opened: Aug 29, 1990 , Closed: Jan 23, 1991
FUEL TANK SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA90026
Opened: May 11, 1990 , Closed: Aug 28, 1991
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP90008
Opened: Apr 19, 1990 , Closed: Aug 29, 1990
INADEQUATE BRAKES
INADEQUATE BRAKES
EA90007
Opened: Nov 15, 1989 , Closed: Oct 29, 1990
LOSS OF STEERING
There is no summary currently available
DP89014
Opened: Sep 22, 1989 , Closed: Feb 27, 1990
SAFETY BELTS
SAFETY BELTS
PE89161
Opened: Sep 8, 1989 , Closed: Nov 15, 1989
STEERING BINDS
There is no summary currently available
PE89096
Opened: Mar 2, 1989 , Closed: Aug 21, 1989
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
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EA89008
Opened: Jan 5, 1989 , Closed: Mar 14, 1990
DOOR HINGE PINS
There is no summary currently available
EA88040
Opened: Sep 13, 1988 , Closed: Mar 14, 1990
REAR WHEEL SPINDLE
There is no summary currently available
PE88087
Opened: Aug 2, 1988 , Closed: Jan 5, 1989
DOOR HINGE PIN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88045
Opened: Apr 12, 1988 , Closed: Sep 13, 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
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