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#BS-1991-CHEBER-B76B

1991 Chevrolet Beretta

Based on reports from 72 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
72
Crashes
9
Fires
4
Recalls
1
TSBs
3
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 72 complaints, 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

intermittent loss of power

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

runs roughly has trouble starting

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

wont start

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:wiring:interior/under DashHIGH

13 owners reported electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash issues — failures commonly reported around 81K miles.

!Inspect the Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switchMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash13 (18%)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch6 (8%)
Electrical System:ignition4 (6%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar4 (6%)
Speed Control3 (4%)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit2 (3%)
Electrical System:starter Assembly2 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components2 (3%)

1991 Chevrolet Beretta: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash Issues

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 81,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 81K-mile mark.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch Issues

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:turn signal:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

91V083000Jun 1991

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING INSTALLATION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Beretta is the 1995 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Chevrolet Beretta vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

72

Class avg

64

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 1991.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 72 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Chevrolet Beretta: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta is related to the electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
The 1991 Chevrolet Beretta has 72 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Chevrolet Beretta problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Beretta problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 81,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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