1996 Chevrolet Beretta Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 6% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 2 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.
“Accelerator stuck, this was not the first time this has happened. It has happened about 8 times previously. But this time, the accelerator stuck causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and run off the road and crash into a concrete bucknum, damage done to entire car.”
NHTSA complaint #10131506, filed 2005-08, 140,000 miles“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 1997-06“While driving, suddenly engine surged, lunged forward, wheels spun, accelerating out of control, hitting medium strip with front left tire at approx. 30mph.”
NHTSA complaint #982677, filed 1996-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
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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