1994 Chevrolet Beretta Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta, 12% of the 85 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, 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.
“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“While traveling vehicle would leak anit-freeze. Consumer would have to replace anti-freeze once a week to keep coolent down. Technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #877823, filed 2001-01“Car is leaking anti-freeze because of a bad engine head gasket. Dealer replaced head gasket, and it broke again. Consumer has replaced 3 head gaskets from 12-26-96 through 01-27-00.”
NHTSA complaint #856139, filed 2000-02“Upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle will surge forward. This problem has taken place twice. Engine was replaced with less than 10000 miles due to vehicle pulled away from a stop sign. Lock failed. Door would not shut correctly. Oil pressure sending unit replaced. Sunvisor was replaced due to it broke. Instrument cluster off by 5 miles, was replaced twice. Problems with front end alignment. Dealer is repairing transmission for lunging problems. Right tail light replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #804845, filed 1996-11“Engine belt/tensioner failed, causing vehicle to overheat, also wire broken in ECM, causing check engine light to come on/turn signal/dimmer inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #507546, filed 1996-08Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 18 | 25% |
| 1995 | 13 | 14% |
| 1994 | 10 | 12% |
| 1993 | 4 | 11% |
| 1992 | 6 | 12% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 6 | 12% |
| 1988 | 7 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Beretta
29 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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