1995 Chevrolet Beretta recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Body / structure
What's wrong, in plain English: Body panels, frame, doors, hood, trunk or latches. THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL THAT SERVES AS A LIFTPOINT FOR THE FRAME WAS OMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
What could happen: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE MISSING REINFORCEMENT PANEL REDUCES THE PROTECTION OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER REINFORCEMENT PANEL. IF THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL IS NOT PRESENT, DEALERS WILL CONTACT CHEVROLET FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 BERETTA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V176000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Summary: THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL THAT SERVES AS A LIFTPOINT FOR THE FRAME WAS OMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE MISSING REINFORCEMENT PANEL REDUCES THE PROTECTION OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER REINFORCEMENT PANEL. IF THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL IS NOT PRESENT, DEALERS WILL CONTACT CHEVROLET FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes: SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; FRAME AND PANEL; FMVSS 208. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1995 Chevrolet Beretta owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (30), Hydraulic (28), Engine (13), Electrical system (11), Transmission / drivetrain (10).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/05/2004 · Suspension
WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE DRIVE WAY WITHOUT WARNING THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SHEARED OFF. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE GARAGE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO CORROSION. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
01/11/2003 · Suspension
I PURCHASED A 95 BARRETTE. I DID NOT START HAVING PROBLEMS UNTIL 2000. IT WAS A BRAKE RELATED PROBLEM. MY BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP AND THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS BUT KNEW I HAD TO HAVE IT FIXED BEFORE IT CAUSED A ACCIDENT FROM BRAKE LOCK UP DURING HARD BRAKING. I ULTIMATELY BOUGHT A CD VERSION OF A AUTO REPAIR MANUAL. POPULA…
08/13/2002 · Suspension
AT 60 TO 65 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATES IN THE FRONT. IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET, CONSUMER SAYS IF CONTROL ARM BREAKS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.*AK
07/05/2002 · Transmission / drivetrain
LEFT REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
04/17/2001 · Transmission / drivetrain · crash
WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH REAR AXLE BROKE, AND LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF AXLE. VEHICLE ROLLED A COUPLE OF TIMES, WAS TOTALLED. *AK
03/27/2001 · Engine
WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH. SECOND TIME VEHICLE WAS DOING SAME THING AND IDLING FUNNY. COOLANT WAS SHOOTING OUT. THIRD TIME SAME PROBLEM. SPARK PLUGS CHANGED. STILL RAN FUNNY.*AK
02/23/2001 · Brakes
PER MY MECHANIC, THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND SUPPOSEDLY A RECALL REGARDING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CUTTING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE REAR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM.. I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING ON THIS, AND I WAS WONDERING IF I SUBMIT THE BILL TO SOMEONE AT CHEVROLET, IF I CAN GET REIMBURSED. *AK
02/12/2001 · Engine
SMALL COOLANT LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE OF CYLINDER HEAD GASKET, DURING THE FALL LEAK WORSENED, GASKET REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, OWNER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR CHARGES, OWNER BELIEVES THAT VEHICLE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED IN MAY FOR CAVALIER'S AND S10'S, SAME ENGINE MODEL. CJ