Chevrolet Beretta recalls
15 official safety recalls for the Chevrolet Beretta from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Interior lamps may switch on unexpectedly
Interior lamps may come on while driving and startle the driver, potentially causing momentary loss of control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will test the lamp control module and replace it if necessary.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
- Consequence
- THE INTERIOR LAMPS COMING ON UNEXPECTEDLY COULD STARTLE A DRIVER CAUSING A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300,PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Right rocker reinforcement panel may be missing
The right-side rocker reinforcement panel may be missing, reducing occupant protection in a side-impact collision. Dealers will inspect for the panel and contact Chevrolet for further instructions if it is missing.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Defect
- THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL THAT SERVES AS A LIFTPOINT FOR THE FRAME WAS OMITTED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE MISSING REINFORCEMENT PANEL REDUCES THE PROTECTION OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER REINFORCEMENT PANEL. IF THE REINFORCEMENT PANEL IS NOT PRESENT, DEALERS WILL CONTACT CHEVROLET FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; FRAME AND PANEL; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Front suspension support weld may fail
A suspension support weld can fail, allowing the control arm to separate. The wheel may move substantially from its intended position, severely impairing steering and possibly causing a crash. Install revised suspension supports with adequate weld integrity.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Defect
- THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION'S SPECIFICATION FOR WELD INTEGRITY AND THE AFFECTED WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence
- IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFFECTED TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN MOVESUBSTANTIALLY FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION AND STEERING CONTROL CAN BE SEVERELYIMPAIRED WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- INSTALL REVISED SUSPENSION SUPPORTS WITH ADEQUATE WELD INTEGRITY.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: THIS IS A PRE-DELIVERY RECALL CAMPAIGN. NONE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLESHAD BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS AT THE TIME THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED.
Brake light switch may stop working
The brake light switch may fail to illuminate the stop lamps when the brake pedal is pressed, so other drivers may not know the vehicle is slowing or stopping. The switch will be replaced and its wiring corrected.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Defect
- THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.
- Consequence
- THE INOPERATIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THESTOP LAMPS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY INFORMOTHER DRIVERS OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENT TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CORRECT THE WIRING IN THE CONNECTOR OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: LIGHTING; STOPLAMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS DURING THREE CONSECUTIVE SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATIONSTHE AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TELLTALE LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATINGA PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM.
Front shoulder belt retractors may fail to lock
The front shoulder belt retractors may not lock during sudden deceleration or a crash, leaving occupants restrained only by the lap belt and increasing the possibility of injury.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Defect
- THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
- Consequence
- FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WOULD RESULT INTHE SEAT OCCUPANT ONLY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAP BELT IN A CRASH OR SUDDENSTOP, AND AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS (PASSIVE RESTRAINT).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER AND LAPSAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.CORECTIVE ACTION: REPLACE THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS AND ASSEMBLIES.
Hood latch may fail to keep the hood closed
A bent or misadjusted secondary latch may prevent full engagement of the primary latch. The hood could open while driving, obstruct the driver's view, and cause a crash. Replace the primary and secondary latch assemblies and the support bracket.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Defect
- SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND COULD BECOME BENT. THIS WILL LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE FULL PRIMARY LATCH ENGAGEMENT IS NOT ATTAINED.
- Consequence
- A BENT SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD LEAD TO THE PRIMARYLATCH NOT BEING FULLY ENGAGED, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN. IF THISWERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE HOOD MAY CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER AND A VEHICLE CRASHCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: HOOD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Steering wheel nut may be loose
An improperly tightened steering wheel nut may allow the wheel to separate from the steering column, causing loss of control and a possible crash. The nut will be tightened to the proper torque as needed.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Defect
- NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING INSTALLATION.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD ALLOW STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM STEERINGCOLUMN; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AS NECESSARY.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL NUT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Owner's manual omits rear center belt information
The owner's manual omits information about the rear center seat belt. Insert the missing information into the manual.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Defect
- OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
- Consequence
- THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.
- Remedy
- INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Door hinge may break
An upper or lower door hinge may break while opening or closing, making the door difficult to reposition and close. Hinge separation may reduce side structural integrity and increase injury risk in some crashes. Hinges on both doors will be replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Defect
- A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
- Consequence
- HINGE SEPARATION MAY REDUCE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OFTHE SIDE OF THE CAR AND INCREASE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF ACCIDENTS.
- Remedy
- REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: DOOR HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Front seat welds may fracture
An improper, missing or misplaced weld in a front seat frame may fracture, causing unexpected seat movement and potentially injury or loss of control. Both front seat assemblies will be replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEATS
- Defect
- THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED SEAT MOVEMENT AND RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY AND/OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR.
- Remedy
- REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT FRAME.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Front seat belt latch plates may not engage
Front seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckles, leaving occupants unbelted or improperly belted and at greater risk of injury in a crash. The remedy is to replace improperly functioning buckle assemblies.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Defect
- FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
- Consequence
- IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, UNBELTED OR IMPROPERLY BELTEDOCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK TO INJURY THAN IF BELTS ARE PROPERLY BUCKLED.
- Remedy
- REPLACE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH/FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Fuel tank may crack and leak
Small creases on the underside of the fuel tank may crack during normal pressure cycling, causing a fuel leak. If fuel meets an ignition source, a fire could result. The remedy is to replace the fuel tank.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
- Consequence
- IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- REPLACE FUEL TANK.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.
Secondary hood latch may bend
A bent secondary latch could cause the primary latch to malfunction, allowing the hood to open while driving and obstruct forward visibility. Dealers will inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as needed.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Defect
- SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ADJUSTED RESULTING IN LATCH BECOMING BENT.
- Consequence
- A BENT SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARYLATCH TO MALFUNCTION. IF THIS OCCURED THE HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN. IFTHIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION REDUCTION OF FORWARD VISIBILITY COULDCAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- INSPECT AND REPLACE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: HOOD LATCH/SECONDARY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Hood latch may disengage and let the hood open
Loss of the skid plate could disengage both the secondary and primary hood latches. The hood could open while moving, contact the windshield, reduce the driver's vision and cause a crash. Install a secondary latch skid plate and/or its retaining screws.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Defect
- LOSS OF SKID PLATE COULD LEAD TO DISENGAGEMENT OF BOTH SECONDARY AND PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES.
- Consequence
- HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTANTLY; IF VEHICLE WERE INMOTION, THE HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THE DRIVERS VISION AREA,AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE AND/OR SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE RETAINING SCREWS.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Secondary hood latch may not engage
The secondary hood latch may fail to engage because it contacts a support bracket or the primary latch return spring. The hood could open while driving and obstruct the driver's view, potentially causing a crash. A skid plate will be installed; some vehicles will also receive a revised secondary latch assembly.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Defect
- SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE DUE TO CONTACT WITH SUPPORT BRACKET AND/OR THE PRIMARY LATCH RETURN SPRING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, AFFECTING THE DRIVERS VISION AREA; THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy
- INSTALL SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE ON CORSICA AND BERETTA MODELS. ALSO, INSTALL A REVISED SECONDARY LATCH ASSEMBLY ON BERETTA MODELS.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.