Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Chevrolet Beretta has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 72 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V027000 GM/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 16 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Seats 4 complaints
Of the 72 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 72 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Chevrolet Beretta faces significant issues like the fuel pressure regulator and unexpected interior lighting with rare recalls but numerous complaints. These problems could lead to higher ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pressure regulator | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Interior lighting system | 30,000–70,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| Ignition switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $90–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Tire rotations
- Timing belt replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell from tank
- Interior lights flickering
- Difficulty starting engine
- Unusual noises when turning
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.