1996 Chevrolet Beretta Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%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 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 13% of the 72 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Dealership (quality Chevrolet) was very courteous and tried to do everything they could to help. They called GM several times, and provided me with alternate transportation, including shuttle service and a rental car and a loaner car. They picked up the tow the last time. …”
NHTSA complaint #717640, filed 2000-01“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“Consumer states that vehicle would not shift into gears, also the clutch failed while the consumer was driving 30 MPH, causing the vehilce to become inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #804024, filed 1996-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
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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