1996 Chevrolet Beretta Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 7% of the 72 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“All extrior lights headlamps/tail lamps/side marker lamps go on in daytime with no way to turn off. In addition, engine surges, speed increases and back fires/transmission shifts out of control and at different times, and vehicle squeaks, noceable at slow speeds or rollin gover speed bumps.”
NHTSA complaint #526601, filed 1997-10“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 1997-06Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
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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