1996 Chevrolet Beretta engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1996 chevrolet beretta has had chronic leaking problems around the lower intake manifold. First it was from various bolts, then from the main gasket even though the car only has 75k miles on it. I called car shops in the area and everyone I spoke to said this was a common problem with the gm…”
filed Dec 22, 2003
“3 head gasket failures on this vehicle. 1st repair was under warranty on 12/16/98 at 27392 miles. 2nd repair was after warranty period, paid by myself, on 2/01 at 62253 miles. Both repairs were performed at valley chevrolet service center, 221 conyngham ave, wilkes-barre, pa 18702. Head gasket is…”
filed May 15, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Beretta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Beretta | 13 | 14% |
| 1994 Beretta | 10 | 12% |
| 1993 Beretta | 4 | 11% |
| 1992 Beretta | 6 | 12% |
| 1991 Beretta | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 Beretta | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 Beretta | 6 | 12% |
| 1988 Beretta | 7 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.