1996 Chevrolet Beretta problems
The Chevrolet Beretta is a coupé that was produced by Chevrolet from 1987 until 1996. Alongside the four-door Chevrolet Corsica, the Beretta served as the successor to the Chevrolet Citation. Slotted between the Cavalier and Lumina/Monte Carlo coupes, the Beretta was distinguished by its vertical door handles mounted on the B-pillar, a design feature later used by the Chevrolet Lumina coupe and its GM W-body counterparts.
The Beretta shared the front-wheel drive GM L platform with the Corsica; replacing the X-body platform, the L-body was designed by Chevrolet, with the rest of General Motors using the Oldsmobile-designed N-body. The body was designed in the same design studio as the contemporary Camaro and Corvette. For 1990, a Beretta convertible conversion was selected as the Indianapolis 500 pace car; though a replica was initially considered as a convertible, the production replica was offered as a coupe.
During its production, the Beretta was assembled alongside the Corsica and Pontiac Tempest sedans (the latter, sold only in Canada) in GM facilities in Wilmington, Delaware, and Linden, New Jersey.
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Common 1996 Chevrolet Beretta problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta, several common problems have been identified:
- Engine Problems: Owners have reported various engine-related problems such as oil leaks, AC compressor failure, spark module failure, and wiper motor failure. These issues can impact the performance and reliability of the vehicle. It is crucial for owners to address these engine problems promptly to avoid potential breakdowns and costly repairs.
- Wet Floor Boards: Another common complaint among Chevrolet Beretta owners is wet floor boards, particularly during rainy weather. This issue is often caused by leaks through the firewall due to deteriorated seals or rust around the floor drain area. Owners should inspect the windshield wiper cowl and the firewall for any signs of water leaks and address them by resealing or repairing the affected areas to prevent water from entering the cabin.
- Starting Issues: Some owners have reported difficulties with starting their Chevrolet Beretta. This problem can be attributed to issues with the alternator, starter, battery, ignition system, or fuel system. To address starting problems, owners should have the necessary components inspected and replaced if needed to ensure reliable starting performance.
These common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt repairs to ensure the vehicle's longevity and performance. Owners should address these issues promptly to prevent further damage and maintain the reliability of their Chevrolet Beretta.
Why did they stop making Chevy Beretta?
The sales of the Berettas continuously declined every year of production as its fans did not seem to appreciate the two-door models anymore. And in 1996, Chevrolet ended production of both the Beretta and Corsica. The Corsica would be replaced by the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu.
Did Chevy Beretta have a v8?
Until 2009. After which they offered it up for sale at the barrett-jackson auction. And as of today it is now privately owned in 1988. And 89.
What was the last year the Chevy Beretta was made?
1996
Beretta sales steadily declined every year of production as the market turned away from 2-door models. In 1996, Chevrolet ended production of both the Beretta and Corsica after 10 model years. The Corsica was replaced by the Chevrolet Malibu in 1997. The last Beretta was assembled on July 30, 1996.
What kind of car did Baretta drive?
1966 Chevy Impala
Baretta's car was a 1966 Chevy Impala. After personal conflict with Robert Blake on the set, Dana Elcar was replaced by Edward Grover when the series returned for its second season.
How much is a 1996 Chevy Beretta worth?
How much is a 1996 Chevrolet Beretta worth? The value of a used 1996 Chevrolet Beretta ranges from $152 to $772, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
Why did they stop making Chevy Beretta?
The sales of the Berettas continuously declined every year of production as its fans did not seem to appreciate the two-door models anymore. And in 1996, Chevrolet ended production of both the Beretta and Corsica. The Corsica would be replaced by the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu.
How much is a 1990 Chevy Beretta worth?
The value of a used 1990 Chevrolet Beretta ranges from $817 to $6,310, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
Did Chevy Beretta have a v8?
Until 2009. After which they offered it up for sale at the barrett-jackson auction. And as of today it is now privately owned in 1988. And 89.
1996 Chevrolet Beretta car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Beretta problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Chevrolet Beretta vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
The NHTSA has received 80 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1996 Chevrolet Beretta vehicles.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-01
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET BERETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-23
- VIN: 1G1LW15M0TY
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK IT WAS DISCOVERED ALL 4 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE DRY ROTTING. THE INNER SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKED AND DRIED. THE DRY ROT WAS MORE SEVERE ON THE 2 FRONT TIRES. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. THE TIRE BRAND IS KELLY NAVIGATOR GOLD, THREE OF THE TIRES HAD THE SAME TIRE LINE PJT217KR3102 AND THE FOURTH TIRE IS PJT217KR3002.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-30
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-01
- VIN: 1G1LW15M6TY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I HAVE A 1996 BERETTA Z26 3.1L V6 AND EVERY MORNING WHEN I GET UP AND GO TO WORK MY BACK BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME UNTILL I GET THEM WARMED UP. AND MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON IN THIS CAR ALL THE TIMES.ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES I DONT HAVE ANY BRAKES THE FIRST TIME THEN I HIT THEM AGAIN AND THEY WORK I HAVE RECENTLY HAD BOTH FRONT AND BACK BRAKES REPLACED AND THIS DIDNT FIX THE PROBLEM THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM I FOUND OUT BY SURFING AND INVESTIGATING ON THE WEB. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-26
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-22
- VIN: 1G1LW15M0TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 3.1L ENGINES. IT'S RIDICULOUS THAT THERE IS A FAULTY GASKET IN THESE CARS THAT COSTS ABOUT $600-800 TO REPLACE, BUT THERE IS NO RECALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-08
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-08
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-15
- VIN: 1G1LV1542TY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; ALTERNATOR/ BATTERY BATTERY DISCHARGES WHEN A/C OR AIR COMPRESSOR IS RUN AT FULL POWER. HAVE HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED (AC DELCO, NEW) TWICE IN PAST WEEK. ENTIRE SYSTEM HAS BEEN SCANNED AND NO CODES ARE PRESENT. REPLACED THE BATTERY AND STILL EXPERIENCING POWER FAILURE. ABLE TO RUN HEATER CONTROL ON FULL POWER, BUT UNABLE TO RUN A/C OR DEFROSTER ON FULL POWER (FAN/BLOWER CONTROL). *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-07
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HAVE REPLACE ALTERNATOR ABOUT SIX TIMES. MAKES NO DIFFERENCE AT TO OEM, MAKE OR DELCO AUTHORIZED DEALER. ALWAYS TEST GOOD BUT FAILS SHORTLY THEREAFTER WITH NECESSITY TO REPLACE BATTERY AT TIMES. HEARD IT WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT BUT CAN FIND NO SUCH REFERENCE. *NLM
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE EXTERIOR PAINT ON THE HOOD, TRUNK, AND ROOF SHOWS SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE CHIPPING. THE PROBLEM IS ONCE A SINGLE CHIP OCCURS THEN THE PAINT PEELS ALL THE WAY AROUND IT. THE PEELING OF THE PAINT IS OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS RIDICULOUS AS THIS CAR HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR 6 OUT OF 7 YEARS.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-08
- VIN: 1G1LV1549TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 NOW LEAKING AGAIN AT 77000 MILES AND THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON THE LAST REPAIR EXPIRED IN FEBRUARY OF 2002, 3 MONTHS AGO. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET CORPORATION, AND HAVE A COPY OF THEIR EMAIL RESPONSE STATING THEY WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS REPAIR. THEY STATED THAT COVERED PROBLEMS OCCUR "EARLY" IN THE VEHICLES USAGE, (THE FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD) AND THAT THIS VEHICLE IS TOO OLD AND HAS TOO MANY MILES FOR THEM TO TAKE RESPONSIBLITY AT THIS TIME.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-30
- VIN: 1G1LW15M2TY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND OFF AT ANYTIME DURING THE DAY, THERE IS NO WAY TO TURN THE LIGHTS OFF. PEOPLE THINK I AM FLASHING MY HEADLIGHT AT THEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-26
- VIN: 1G1LV15M9TY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE VECHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TTOLD THEY "LUBED THE ROTORS". THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF RECENTLY. TODAY I WENT TO STOP AND THE BRAKES KEPT GOING I HAD TO PUT ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1LV15M1TY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: HAD VEHICLE IN A GM REPAIR SHOP ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM DEALER COULD NO FIND ANYTHING WRONG, BECAUSE IT IS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THAT PROBLEM IS BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. (BRAKE FLUID IS FULL ) THIS SEAM TO HAPPEN AFTER VEH. HAS SET OVERNIGHT, OR DRIVING AT HIWAY SPEED ON A LONG TRIP. FINALLY INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AS LISTED ABOVE. FORTUNATLY NO ONE HURT THIS TIME.THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY SELF, MY WIFE AND MY SIXTTEEN YEAR OLD SON. THIS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG AND NOBODY SEEMS TO CARE OR REALLY LOOK INTO THIS UNTILL SOME IS KILLED. I HAVE CHECKED @ ASKJEEVES ? FOUND 1 ACCURANCE OF 1996 CHEV BERETTA BRAKE FAILURE .W/ONE INJURY. SO I KNOW THAT IS OUT THERE. YOUR HELP MUCH APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G1LV1524TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: OIL SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES, I HAVE TO ADD OIL EVERY 1000 - 1500 MILES, NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE, IT SHOULD NOT LEAK AFTER SEAL WAS REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-14
- VIN: 1G1LV15MOTY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ALTERNATOR HAS GONE BAD TWICE SO FAR. ONCE AS INDICATED AND ALSO ON 12/18/2000, WITH 75140 MILES ON VEHICLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G1LV15M2TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: SERPENTINE BELT FAILED. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G1LV15M2TY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ALTERNATOR FAILED. NLM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-02
- VIN: 1G1LV15M2TY
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TREAD SEPARATION OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BEGIN TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING (GENERAL AMERICA GENERAL P195/70R14). NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-09
- VIN: 1G1LV1544TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CAVALIERS/SUNFIRES AND S-10 PICKUPS ARE COVERED BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 100,000 MILES FOR THIS COMMON FAILURE. I AM TOLD THAT THE BERETTA IS NOT *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-08
- VIN: 1G1LV1540TY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. BRAKES & ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 17,495 MILES. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. ON OCTOBER 5TH, THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A LUBE JOB, AND DEALER NEVER DETECTED THAT HEAD GASKET & FREEZE PLUG WERE LEAKING. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO BE CHECKED. VEHICLE HAS NOW 19,000 MILES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-09
- VIN: 1G1LV15M0TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS INTERMITENT LOSS OF POWER WHICH CAN OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FIVE TIMES; YET, THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING. THE ENGINE MAKES A TICKING NOISE, AND POWER DROPS TO ABOUT 35 MPH. DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, FUEL GUAGE, O2 SENSOR. THIS TIME, THE DEALER INSISTS THAT IT MUST BE A CLOGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. IT IS DANGEROUS TO LOSE VEHICLE POWER ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, AND IT IS AGGRAVATING TO BE TOLD BY A DEALER THAT THE "PROBLEM" HAS BEEN "FIXED" FOR THE FIFTH TIME."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-15
- VIN: 1G1LV1546TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE HEAD GASKET FALIURE. ENGINE DAMAGE SEVERE. DEALER AND GM CONTACTED WITH NO RESULTS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-26
- VIN: 1G1LV15M4TY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AFTER A LENGTH DISCUSSION WITH SERVICE MANAGER, BRYAN RADIN, TODAY I WAS TOLD THE WORK WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO THE SPACE IN THE REPAIR DATES AND I WOULD BE CHARGE THE FULL RATES. ONLY AFTER I POINTED OUT THAT MY IGNITION COILS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED AND HAVE A LIFE TIME WARRANTY A DEDUCTION IN THE BILL WAS MADE. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN EXCUSE UPON EXCUSE OF WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE BUT I STILL FIND MYSELF TOWING MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WEEKS LATER WITH THE SAME RECURRING PROBLEMS.*AK
1996 Chevrolet Beretta recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta.
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
Negative 1996 Chevrolet Beretta car reviews
Positive 1996 Chevrolet Beretta car reviews
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I love this car! Even though I'm 6 foot 5 inches tall, I fit in it really well. The car drives great and the engine sounds amazing for a 1995 model. I haven't had to replace many parts, just some lights and new brakes when they went out. It's a reliable car that looks really cool and has a good-sized engine.
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I have no regrets about this purchase! I bought it 2 years ago and I drive it a lot - nearly 1000 miles a week sometimes - and it has never let me down, despite slow oil changes (the last one was over 10,000 miles ago). While I don't like the windshield wiper control being a rotating, round knob and I really wish it had a delay for the wipers, those are minor complaints considering the dependability and performance of the vehicle. With dark tint, a bra from the manufacturer, and regular waxing, it is an eye-catcher that you won't see broken down somewhere. I would advise anyone needing a reliable car that is a pleasure to drive and easy to individualize visually to buy one!
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This is my first car, which I bought back in 2001, and it still remains my only car. Although I once wrecked it (my fault), I got it repaired and it has been running smoothly ever since. Living in a small town of 8,500, I have noticed that most older cars (not classics) are either the Cavalier, the Corsica, or the Beretta. Interestingly, practically everyone who has ever owned one of those three models claims that they are indestructible. I personally don't ever want to part with my beloved Beretta.
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I've owned this car for over three years now, and it's still running strong. Although it has the typical engine knock that all 3100 SFI V6's make, most of them come like that from the factory. This car has made it through three Minnesota winters with only minor repairs needed, mainly to the cooling system. I did have to replace the alternator, but that's a typical repair for 3100's. Despite my lead-foot driving, this car is constantly put under torture and still runs great. I bought it four years ago with 167,000 miles on it for only $850, and it's definitely been worth it. It's the perfect first car with low maintenance costs. I plan to keep driving it until it gives up, and then rebuild it.
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Excellent car! And I have owned 4 in the past. Now I own a 1996 Z26 and it is a beautiful car. I recently lost my 2002 Chevy Cavalier in an accident and it was a total loss. This car rides so smoothly and the seats are so comfortable. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone. It is a well-made car that stands the test of time.
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Ludwig Lehner 2024-10-02
I noticed a lot of positive reviews, so maybe I just had a lemon. However, my experience with the 96 z26, which my mom gave me as an 18th birthday gift, was not great. The car looked cool, except for the teal paint and pink z26 stickers, which was every 18-year-old boy's dream color combo. Unfortunately, there were too many issues to list, and frankly, the majority of them were electrical. Like an earlier post mentioned, there were plenty of alternator issues, but there were also many other electrical problems. It got very pricey, especially for a young guy with not a lot of money. It was difficult to cruise with friends because the back seat was all but pointless. You could maybe fit one person in the back if they put their legs across the seats. A positive, though, was that it was a quick little car and, like someone mentioned earlier, it could beat the V6 Mustang, which was cool when it ran. Overall, my experience with that car left a bad taste in my mouth, but I'm grateful for the memories.
Javon Vandervort 2024-09-14
I got my Chevy before I got my wife, and it has seen both of us go through some major changes. It helped me move her stuff little by little into our first shared apartment. It carried the two of us to the hospital and the three of us back twice! (Shout out to Ayanna 12/10/98 and Aliya 12/09/2000) It has seen us through moving into a house and still manages to carry myself to work and my daughters to school every day! If I get another car, it will have to meet some high standards. But I plan to drive my Beretta until it falls apart, and with 101000 plus miles, I hope that isn't soon.
Darrin Hyatt 2024-06-11
Overall, this car is great for dependability. Although, I have had repeated problems with the brakes (three times to Midas for front and back) and it took me a little time to get used to front wheel drive. Additionally, it may not be the best car for winter driving.
Grady Kohler 2024-03-10
This car had several issues, including problems with the headlights, the alternator going out multiple times, and ongoing problems with the ABS system squeaking and grabbing. Additionally, the road noise was quite loud. However, it is important to note that these issues were specific to my experience with the car and may not be indicative of the car's overall performance. While I did ultimately have a negative experience with the car, I am confident that others may have had a more positive experience.
Declan Carter 2024-03-03
Hi there! I've been driving my Beretta for about 4 months now and I have to say, it's definitely more of a family car compared to my previous ones, even the z26. While it may not be the fastest off the line or down the track, it does have its perks. For one, it gets great mileage for a V6 and I've never had any issues getting from point A to point B. While it may not be the best choice for a thrill seeker, I would definitely recommend it for a young driver!