1990 Chevrolet Beretta: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta: 2 recalls, 39 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #90V065000 · 1990 · 26,464 vehicles
What's wrong: Owner's manuals were printed with rear center seat belt information omitted.
Why it matters: This would not comply with fmvss 209.
The fix: Insert missing information into owners manual.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #91V206000 · 1991 · 722,884 vehicles
What's wrong: The front shoulder belt retractors May have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix:
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 8 injuries and 2 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (10): the most common themes are fire / smoke (6).
- Seat belts (8): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (hydraulic) (5): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (3).
- Speed control / throttle (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1990 Chevrolet Beretta has 39 owner complaints, ranking #6 of 11 Beretta model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 39). Complaints peaked in 1995 (10 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old. Neighboring years: 1991 (49 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 25 | Regular |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 23 | Regular |
| 3.1 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular |
| 3.1 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 26 | 20 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1990 Chevrolet Beretta problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (10), seat belts (8), brakes (hydraulic) (5).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.2 L, Manual 5-spd), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1990 Chevrolet Beretta repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.