Model year record

1990 Chevrolet Beretta

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 54 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V206000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
722,884
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-26
Owners notified
1991-12-18

Defect description

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V065000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
26,464
Reported to NHTSA
1990-04-05
Owners notified
1990-04-19

Defect description

OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.

Manufacturer remedy

INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly6
Electrical system: ignition4
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Vehicle speed control4
Unknown or other3
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Structure: frame and members2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Parking brake: indicator light1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Seat belts1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Suspension: rear1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Wheels: rim1

The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.