1996 Chevrolet Beretta Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 13% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
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.
“Have replace alternator about six times. Makes no difference at to oem, make or delco authorized dealer. Always test good but fails shortly thereafter with necessity to replace battery at times. Heard it was a design problem due to excessive heat but can find no such reference.”
NHTSA complaint #10023467, filed 2003-06, 60,000 miles“After a length discussion with service manager, bryan radin, today I was told the work was not under warranty due to the space in the repair dates and I would be charge the full rates. Only after I pointed out that my ignition coils have been previously replaced and have a life time warranty a deduction in the bill was made. I have been given excuse upon excuse of what the problem could be but I still find myself towing my car back to the dealership weeks later with the same recurring problems.”
NHTSA complaint #724663, filed 2000-06“Electrical problem; alternator/ battery battery discharges when A/C or air compressor is run at full power. Have had alternator replaced (AC delco, new) twice in past week. Entire system has been scanned and no codes are present. Replaced the battery and still experiencing power failure. Able to run heater control on full power, but unable to run A/C or defroster on full power (fan/blower control).”
NHTSA complaint #10023967, filed 2003-06“Electrical: taking the key out of ignition the vehicle will not turn completely off ignition/ door will not unlock automatically when shutting the vehicle off/interior light will not shut off at times/ battery drains itself continually. In addition, having problems with accelerator pedal sticking. Also, vehicle pulls to the right. Has taken in for repairs many times, but continues to have the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #812534, filed 1997-06Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
18 complaintsBrakes
17 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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