1996 Chevrolet Beretta Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 24%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 24% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 4 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.
“I have a 1996 Beretta z26 3.1l v6 and every morning when I get up and go to work my back brakes locked up on me untill I get them warmed up. And my ABS light stays on in this car all the times.also sometimes when I hit my brakes I dont have any brakes the first time then I hit them again and they work I have recently had both front and back brakes replaced and this didnt fix the problem this is a common problem I found out by surfing and investigating on the web.”
NHTSA complaint #10089031, filed 2004-09, 125,000 miles“This has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the vechicle. I took the car back to the dealer and was ttold they lubed the rotors . The ABS light has been coming on and off recently. Today I went to stop and the brakes kept going I had to put on the emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #752606, filed 2001-09“Had vehicle in a GM repair shop on three different occasions while under warranty. This is a intermittent problem dealer could no find anything wrong, because it is intermittent problem. That problem is brake pedal goes to floor. (brake fluid is full ) this seam to happen after veh. Has set overnight, or driving at hiway speed on a long trip. Finally involved in a rear end collision as listed above. Fortunatly no one hurt this time.this has happened to my self, my wife and my sixtteen year old son. …”
NHTSA complaint #750949, filed 2001-08“Consumer has multiple problems with the vehicle. Brakes & rotors had to be replaced at 17,495 miles. Dealer said it was normal wear. On october 5th, the vehicle was in for a lube job, and dealer never detected that head gasket & freeze plug were leaking. Consumer took it to a mechanic to be checked. Vehicle has now 19,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #872708, filed 2000-10“Abs system is working intermittently and keeps failing. Consumer had the brake rotors and t brake drums replaced four times because the brake drums and the brake rotors kept wearing out.”
NHTSA complaint #851353, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
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 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
18 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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