Model year record

1990 Chevrolet Beretta recalls & problems

The 1990 Chevrolet Beretta has 2 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints39filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths8 · 2reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsNov 26, 1991

Seat belts

Recall 91V206000722,884 vehicles

Problem: THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WOULD RESULT INTHE SEAT OCCUPANT ONLY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAP BELT IN A CRASH OR SUDDENSTOP, AND AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.

Seat beltsApr 5, 1990

Rear/other

Recall 90V06500026,464 vehicles

Problem: OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
Risk: THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.
Fix: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Beretta

25mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Beretta

24mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Beretta

23mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Beretta

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Beretta

20mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.1 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Ignition	11	0	1	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly; Front › Anchorage	9	1	0	4	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Pedals and linkages	6	1	0	2	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)	5	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	4	2	0	2	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Steering wheel/handle bar	3	0	0	0	—
Unknown or other	3	0	0	0	—
WheelsLugs/nuts/bolts/studs; Rim	3	0	0	0	—
Exterior lightingTurn signal › Switch	2	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl); Automatic transmission	2	1	0	2	—
StructureFrame and members	2	0	0	0	—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
ELECTRONIC EGR VALVE IS SPRING-LOADED CLOSED. EXHAUST PRESSURE OVERCOMES SPRING PRESSURE, CAUSING UNDERHOOD EXHAUST LEAK. NOTICED PROBLEM BY SMELLING EXHAUST INSIDE CAR. SNAPPED THROTTLE OPEN AND SAW PUFF OF EXHAUST GAS FROM EGR VALVE. POTENTIAL ASPHYXIATION PROBLEM! *AK
Nov 7, 2001
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
BRAKE LINE PUNCTURED, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
Mar 20, 2001
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
THE SEATBELTS WILL NOT STAY HOOKED IN PLACE, LATCH BROKEN.
Oct 10, 1999
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
CLIP ON SEAT BELT BROKE OFF,SEAT BELT VERY EASILY RELEASED UNINTENTIONALLY FROM CLASP. *AK
Apr 1, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
BRAKING SYSTEM IN THE FRONT AND REAR/ HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED CONTINUOUSLY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. DEFECT KEPT OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Sep 25, 2000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, DUE TO POSSIBLE LUG NUT FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Jul 13, 2000
Unknown or other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Jun 1, 1992
Unknown or other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 1, 1992

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILSClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA92025 · opened Jul 16, 1992 · closed Jul 8, 1993
STICKING THROTTLEClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA92024 · opened Jun 26, 1992 · closed Jan 31, 1994
PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILUREClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE92043 · opened Apr 22, 1992 · closed Aug 31, 1992
STICKING THROTTLEClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE92021 · opened Feb 24, 1992 · closed Jun 26, 1992
FUEL TANK SEPARATIONClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE90115 · opened Aug 29, 1990 · closed Jan 23, 1991