1988 Chevrolet Beretta Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta, 12% of the 60 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the brakes are applied the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has had the rotors and the brake pads relaced. The dealer has not been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #819642, filed 1997-12“Both rear brake wheel cylinders leaked; causing rear wheel to lock up; rear brake shoes replaced; resurface rear drum; replaced both rear wheel brake cylinders.”
NHTSA complaint #965868, filed 1995-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 17 | 24% |
| 1995 | 27 | 29% |
| 1994 | 29 | 34% |
| 1993 | 11 | 30% |
| 1992 | 28 | 54% |
| 1991 | 6 | 12% |
| 1990 | 6 | 15% |
| 1989 | 8 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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