1992 Chevrolet Beretta Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 54%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta, 54% of the 52 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The braking on the car works when it wants. You apply the brakes and you have a full brake pedal then the next thing you know the pedal goes to the floor almost all the way, as if you were applying manual brakes. It doesn't matter how fast you go . I have been backing out of my garage and the brakes fail, and I can be going down the highway and they fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #704040, filed 1999-03“Brakes lock up when pressed,I have fixed front and rear brake pads rear wheel cylinder and hardware and this still has not fixed the problem.also my ABS light comes on when this happenes”
NHTSA complaint #709248, filed 1999-07“Whenever ABS brakes are applied, they would fail to work. Took to dealer & had brake pads & rotors repaired or replaced. Problem with module & new brakes sytem reappeared. This has happened at least 7 times. At each time the ABS light keeps coming on. Dealer could not find problem with ABS light.”
NHTSA complaint #828314, filed 1998-09“While making a complete stop vehicle had a clicking noise, and the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which could result in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #857291, filed 2000-02“Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go to the floor and extended stopping distance which could result in a crash. Also ABS light came on/off. Dealer needed to replace ABS braking system. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #843029, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 92V185000Dec 24, 1992The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative.Covers: Chevrolet Beretta 1992, Corsica 1992
Brakes: 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 1992 Chevrolet Beretta
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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