1994 Chevrolet Beretta Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta, and owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Door (structure)
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."
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.
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Suspension: front
The suspension support assemblies do not meet general motors corporation's specification for weld integrity and the affected weld can fail causing the front of the control arm to separate from the suspension support assembly.
Remedy: Install revised suspension supports with adequate weld integrity.
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 97,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet beretta with kumho solus tires. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shook as the front driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the ti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2013 · Tires
“Tl* the contact owns a set of cornell 1000 tires, line size: p185/75r14, which were being utilized on a 1999 chevrolet beretta. While traveling 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle had begun t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 5, 2012 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–22 / 26–31 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/2.3/3.1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Beretta model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Beretta model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | 5 | 3 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Beretta | 4 | 60 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | 4 | 51 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Beretta | 2 | 39 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 | 49 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 | 52 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 37 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Beretta | 2 | 85 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 | 93 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 | 72 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1994 Chevrolet Beretta
How do I know if my 1994 Chevrolet Beretta has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 93V157000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.