1994 Chevrolet Beretta Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 34%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta, 34% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During cold temperatures automatic locks will not lock, and interior light stays on until car is warm. Engine knocks when first started, then lessens as it runs but never goes away. Brake pads are replaced every 12 thousand miles and rotors cut. Oil pan crack at joint of plug. Wheel coatings peel and center caps fall off during repeated brake work.”
NHTSA complaint #705470, filed 1999-04“Dt: totaled vehicle, the brakes locked up, and after hitting the brakes the steering wheel would not move keep going straight and hit an embankment. Not sure if something was wrong with the ABS system.”
NHTSA complaint #10125524, filed 2005-06“On numerous occasions when braking the care does not stop. It actually jumps, especially in the rain. It is very dangerous, this has been happening since I bought the car in 1994. Could there be a defect?”
NHTSA complaint #766422, filed 2002-08“Brake pedal would go to the floor, and vehicle would continue on before stopping intermittently. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016857, filed 2002-08“Intermittently, when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes lock up. Owner states that when she pumps the ABS the vehicle will come to a stop. The dealer has not been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #818542, filed 1997-11Brakes: 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 1994 Chevrolet Beretta
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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