1990 Chevrolet Beretta: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 39 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (25% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 1991
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2001
“While driving the vehicle's wheel fell off of the vehicle, due to possible lug nut failure. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs”Owner report · Wheels · Jul 2000
“The steering bracket and bolts attached to the firewall sheared off which caused steering difficulties and may result in a crash. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Sep 1999
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“Seat belt on the driver side has come apart. Also, emergency brake handle button to activate has come apart. Contacted dealer. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 1999
“Brakes: driving approximately 30mph, approaching a red light put foot on brake pedal went completely to the floor, and the car would not stop, ran into another car. *ak 2 people were injured in accident. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1997
“After recall repairs were performed the plastic component that holds the the seat belt shoulder strap to common buckle which the waist strap attaches to, broke in half. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 1993
“While driving at approx. 5-10mph suddenly engin accelerated out of control, hitting a pole, no prior warning, experienced prior throttle failure. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control
“While driving smoke is coming from the steering wheel, possibly from turn signal lights. The dealer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System
“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”Owner report · Power Train
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
Remedy: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
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Is the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. The most complained-about area is electrical system (25% of complaints).
Does the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.