1996 Chevrolet Beretta Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Chevrolet Beretta pairs the 2.2-liter inline-four of 134 cubic inches with the 3.1-liter V6 of 189 cubic inches, both overhead-valve, naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled, in a two-door coupe offered as Base or Z26. Two engines, one body and two trims make for a compact book in scope but not in depth: the fuel, ignition, cooling and emissions procedures are given separately for each engine, and the brake, steering, suspension and wiring sections cover both cars.

Engines covered

• 2.2L inline-four (134 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.1L V6 (189 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• Z26

Known issues on the 1996 Beretta. Two recalls sit on the federal record. One covers replacement fuel pressure regulators built without their O-ring and retainer, a missing seal that lets fuel escape and, near a source of ignition, start a fire. The other is a compliance failure in which the interior lamps can switch on by themselves while the car is being driven, startling the driver into a momentary loss of control. Complaints reach 80, split evenly between service brakes and the engine and cooling system at 17 each, with 8 on electrical.