1991 Chevrolet Beretta Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 41%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta, 41% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Smoke was coming from steering column while driving on the street at 35 MPH. This could lead to a vehicle collision due to poor visibility. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. Asking NHTSA to look into this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #850558, filed 1999-10“When go to start vehicle up, something within the ignition causes catalytic converter to overheat. This could cause a fire. Dealer has been contacted, the converter has been replaced once.”
NHTSA complaint #846092, filed 1999-08“The ignition coil from the engine that goes to the driver's air bag burned, causing smoke to come from the steering column, which almost resulted in a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #828446, filed 1999-04“Consumer is unable to drive car at all she says car cuts off or will stall during driving ,her 5 year warranty is up the dealer won't help her. Tt consumer states stalling has continued even though warranty has expired.”
NHTSA complaint #974946, filed 1995-11Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 9 | 13% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 13 | 15% |
| 1993 | 4 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 13% |
| 1991 | 20 | 41% |
| 1990 | 10 | 26% |
| 1989 | 11 | 22% |
| 1988 | 10 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology