1991 Chevrolet Beretta Problems
- Complaints
- 49filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 114,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 24 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta. The part named most often is electrical system, with 20 complaints (41% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (12) and brakes (6). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 114,500 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system20 41%
- Exterior lighting12 24%
- Brakes6 12%
- Steering6 12%
- Engine cooling4 8.2%
- Vehicle speed control3 6.1%
- Air bags2 4.1%
- Fuel system2 4.1%
- Seats2 4.1%
Also reported: Equipment (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Thought it was my alternator it checked to be good then I bought a battery then changed the fuze and the car is still dyeing the battery gage still goes all the way down then the turn signal switch that turns the turn signal off and on smoke was coming out of the steering wheel column when it was on and now the sound of the turn signal stays on when the turn signal is off and both turn signals are flashing at the same time when its in the off position no fire just smoke.”
NHTSA complaint #10277509, filed 2009-07, 148,000 milesExterior lighting: “The turn signal/blinker often got stuck between bright and dim. When that happened the headlights would be off. When the switch got stuck the only way to turn the lights back on would be to pull the bright switch again. Twice when this happened the signal switch broke (I had it replaced once), leaving me stuck on the road with my headlights off at night. I had to take the car to the dealer to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #706427, filed 1999-05Brakes: “Consumer was driving between 50-60 MPH and applied the brakes to slowdown. Brakes failed, and vehicle hit car in front. This LED to a chain reaction, three other cars were hit. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #850785, filed 1999-10Steering: “The main problem with the car is the peeling paint. The clear coat is all off by now and looks awful. The steering wheel on the car is loss. I had that repaired in 2000 but is loss again. The supension has given problems, I just replaced some parts that were broken, luckily they weren't to much.”
NHTSA complaint #10068796, filed 2004-01, 81,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 81,000 and 148,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beretta · coupe | not rated | 5 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Chevrolet Beretta version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beretta FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Beretta FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Beretta FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Beretta FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Beretta FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 91V083000Jun 10, 1991Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: Chevrolet Beretta 1991, Corsica 1991
Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation.
Recall details for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE94062Steering column smk/flamesClosed · Aug 4, 1994
- PE92021Sticking throttleClosed · Feb 24, 1992
- EA91023Steering wheel separationClosed · Apr 10, 1991
- PE91048Steering wheel separationClosed · Feb 20, 1991
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Beretta
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 72 | 96,224 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 93 | 85,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 85 | 104,500 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 37 | 120,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 52 | 19,285 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 49 | 114,500 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 39 | — | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 51 | 93,314 | 4 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 60 | 187,631 | 4 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Chevrolet Beretta model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta have?
NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 20 complaints (41% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 12.
Has the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta (Beretta, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 114,500 miles and the middle half falls between 81,000 and 148,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.