1990 Chevrolet Beretta recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
What could happen: 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:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1990 BERETTA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 91V206000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS
Summary: THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy:
Notes: SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS (PASSIVE RESTRAINT).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER AND LAPSAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.CORECTIVE ACTION: REPLACE THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS AND ASSEMBLIES.
2. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
What could happen: THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.
The fix: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1990 BERETTA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 90V065000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Summary: OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
Consequence: THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.
Remedy: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
Notes: SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES; FMVSS 209. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1990 Chevrolet Beretta owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (11), Seat belts (9), Brakes (7), Hydraulic (6), Engine (5).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
11/07/2001 · Engine
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
03/23/2001 · Brakes
BRAKE LINE PUNCTURED, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
03/05/2001 · Seat belts
THE SEATBELTS WILL NOT STAY HOOKED IN PLACE, LATCH BROKEN.
03/01/2001 · Seat belts
CLIP ON SEAT BELT BROKE OFF,SEAT BELT VERY EASILY RELEASED UNINTENTIONALLY FROM CLASP. *AK
09/25/2000 · Brakes
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
09/01/2000 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, DUE TO POSSIBLE LUG NUT FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
12/29/1999 · Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
12/24/1999 · Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK