33 of the 128 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Beretta are about the braking system — 26% of everything reported for this model year.
33
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
PER MY MECHANIC, THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND SUPPOSEDLY A RECALL REGARDING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CUTTING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE REAR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM.. I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING ON THIS, AND I WAS WONDERING IF I SUBMIT THE BILL TO SOMEONE AT CHEVROLET, IF I CAN GET REIMBURSED.
NHTSA complaint #741369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
I'M SORRY THAT I CAN'T BE MORE DESCRIPTIVE ABOUT THIS, BUT I AM A WOMAN WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? ANYWAYS, I HAVE HAD MY FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED ABOUT 3 TIMES NOW! I JUST HAD ALL NEW BRAKES AND THE ROTORS TURNED 4 MONTHS AGO AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID ON MY LAST BRAKE INSPECTION, 12/4 /00, THAT I ONLY HAVE 40% LEFT ON THE FRONT AND 70% ON THE BACK! HOW CAN THIS BE? I COULD UNDERSTAND THIS IF I HAD A GIZILLION MILES ON MY CAR AND I RAN THE HELL OUT OF IT BUT 35,000 MILES AND 3 BRAKE JOBS?! WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? WELL I GUESS THAT IT WILL BE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AT THE DEALERSHIP SEEINGS HOW THEY HAVE RIPPED ME OFF FOR HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS!
NHTSA complaint #737536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON THE BRAKES FADE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.
NHTSA complaint #858274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRST TIME MECHANIC REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER THAT HE SAYS WAS LEAKING. THE NEXT DAY BRAKES FAILED AGAIN & COMPUTER BOX NEXT TO MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. BRAKES WORKED FOR ONE MONTH & WITHOUT WARNING, WENT DOWN TO FLOOR AGAIN. COMPUTER HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN & WE ARE IN FEAR OF DRIVING IT SINCE THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN BRAKES FAIL.
NHTSA complaint #717662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AT 60,000 MILES HAD TO BE REPLACED; BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ROTORS ONCE, AT 70,000 MILES MORE BRAKE PROBLEMS, SUNVISER FELL OFF AT 100 MILES, SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP AT 100 MILES. THIS CAR IS COMPLETELY UNREAL.
NHTSA complaint #716105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
IT HAS HAPPENDED 2 TIMES. WHEN IT IS RAINING, AND I GO TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT, I HAVE APPLIED THE BRAKE, AND WHEN I DO, THE REAR WHEELS LOCK UP.
NHTSA complaint #714290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN DRIVING DOWN A HILL, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES ,AND THE ABS SYSTEM GAVE OUT. BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD, AND THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUMPING THE BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP.
NHTSA complaint #851291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #848113 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP REPEATEDLY. SENSOR WORN THROUGH ON THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE.
NHTSA complaint #514359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER IS COMPLAIING OF FOUR SETS OF BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 58000 MILES OF WEAR,EVEN THOUGH DEALER REPLACED & REPAIRED THEM WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER BECAUSE WARRANTY STILL BEING INEFFECT. BUT THIS CONDITION STILL NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED BECAUSE IT IS NOT A NORMAL CONDITION. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #825632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
CONSUMER IS COMPLAIING OF FOUR SETS OF BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 58000 MILES OF WEAR,EVEN THOUGH DEALER REPLACED & REPAIRED THEM WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER BECAUSE WARRANTY STILL BEING INEFFECT. BUT THIS CONDITION STILL NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED BECAUSE IT IS NOT A NORMAL CONDITION. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #825632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKING THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, THERE IS NO CONTROL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ABS MOTOR TWICE, AND NOW REPAIRS ARE NEEDED FOR THIRD TIME.
NHTSA complaint #827115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #825835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN SHE IS DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP AND MAKE NOISE. CONSUMER REPLIED THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES SHOES ALMOST EVERY MONTH.
NHTSA complaint #825124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
WHEN SHE IS DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP AND MAKE NOISE. CONSUMER REPLIED THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES SHOES ALMOST EVERY MONTH.
NHTSA complaint #825124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NEW/REPLACED BRAKES FAIL TO PERFORM PROPERLY, ARE NOISY, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED APPROX. EVERY 15,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #532633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
PREMAURE WEAR OF ABS BRAKES. ALSO REPLACED WORN BRAKE PADS/ROTORS/ CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #520291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
PREMAURE WEAR OF ABS BRAKES. ALSO REPLACED WORN BRAKE PADS/ROTORS/ CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #520291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROX 35-40 MPH, WENT TO HIT BRAKES & RECEIVED NO RESPONSE, NO BRAKES ACTION, NO WARNING LIGHT, PUT BRAKES TO FLOOR, NO RESPONSE. IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DO A 180 DEGREE SPIN, THE VEHICLE HAS NO PRIOR BRAKE PROBLEM HISTORY. WEATHER WAS SUNNY/DRY.
NHTSA complaint #816446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANT-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #506950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP.
NHTSA complaint #506551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS PREMATURELY WORN.
NHTSA complaint #505762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS PREMATURELY WORN.
NHTSA complaint #505762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHEN THE DRIVER IS TRYING TO STOP IT SEEMS AS IF HE HAS NO BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #980985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DEVELOPES CRACKS RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SHOES AND PADS.
NHTSA complaint #980159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DEVELOPES CRACKS RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SHOES AND PADS.
NHTSA complaint #980159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
(ABS) FAILURE ON THE BRAKES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #979502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
(ABS) FAILURE ON THE BRAKES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #979502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES; BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED W/NO RESPONSE UPON APPLICATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETIAL. TT
NHTSA complaint #978605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
RENTING VEHICLE WICKSTROM CHEVROLET ROSELLE IL; INSUFFICIENT CLEARING OF ACCELERATOR, BRAKE PEDAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #978488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.