1996 Chevrolet Beretta Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, and owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 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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Interior lighting
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with the potential for the interior lamps to come on unexpectedly while the vehicles are being driven. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays."
Remedy: Dealers will run a diagnostic test on the lamp control module and, if necessary, replace it.
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 100,306 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet beretta. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhts”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2018 · Engine
“Dt*: the contact stated during a routine maintenance check it was discovered all 4 tires on the vehicle were dry rotting. The inner sidewalls were cracked and dried. The dry rot was more severe on the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2006 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–22 / 27–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.1 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 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
How do I know if my 1996 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 98V027000).
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.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
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- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- 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.