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1990 Chevrolet BerettaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year32% below the Beretta median · #8 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints399 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem10Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta has problems

39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system101
Seat belts82
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Vehicle speed control42
Steering30
Wheels30
Engine and engine cooling30
Structure20
Power train21
5 other systems60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1990 Chevrolet Beretta recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 91V-206 · Nov 26, 1991 · 722,884 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other Beretta year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Beretta median. How we score

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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STICKING THROTTLEEA92024 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  2. FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILSEA92025 · closed Jul 8, 1993
    No recall
  3. FUEL TANK SEPARATIONPE90115 · closed Jan 23, 1991
    No recall
  4. STICKING THROTTLEPE92021 · closed Jun 26, 1992
    No recall
  5. PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILUREPE92043 · closed Aug 31, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What Beretta owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, POSSIBLY FROM TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 822853 · Apr 28, 1998

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