1990 CHEVROLET Beretta Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

11 complaints

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, POSSIBLY FROM TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 28, 1998

THE IGNITION SWITCH/WIRE FAILED.

May 28, 1997

Fire: 1

IGNITION FAILED.

Mar 25, 1997

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT TWICE.

Aug 23, 1996

SPARK PLUGS FAILED PREMATURELY.

May 13, 1996

+ 6 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

7 complaints

THE SEATBELTS WILL NOT STAY HOOKED IN PLACE, LATCH BROKEN.

Mar 05, 2001

CLIP ON SEAT BELT BROKE OFF,SEAT BELT VERY EASILY RELEASED UNINTENTIONALLY FROM CLASP. *AK

Mar 01, 2001

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

Nov 26, 1996

DOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER/LAP BELTS FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER/PASSENGER IN PLACE DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *DH

May 16, 1996

Injuries: 2

THE FRONT AND REAR SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT HOLD THE CSS, CSS IS NOT STABLE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996

+ 2 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 complaints

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

Nov 07, 2001

THREE 3 ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS ARE CRACKED AS PER A MECHANIC. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 10, 1998

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

May 13, 1996

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, DAMAGING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.

May 13, 1996

MOTOR HOUSING FAILED.

May 13, 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

5 complaints

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURED, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 23, 2001

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

Nov 06, 1997

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

BRAKES FAILED.

May 13, 1996

MASTER/SLAVE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CYLINDERS FAILED.

May 13, 1996

BRAKE PEDAL IS BUILT TOO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR. TT

Mar 03, 1995

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN, VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Jul 15, 1996

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 5-10MPH SUDDENLY ENGIN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A POLE, NO PRIOR WARNING, EXPERIENCED PRIOR THROTTLE FAILURE. *AK

Mar 18, 1996

Crash: 1

VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, FLIPPED OVER, HITTING A TREE. TT

May 22, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT

Feb 13, 1995

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 29, 1999

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 24, 1999

UNSPECIFIED.

Feb 12, 1997

STEERING

3 complaints

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

Sep 07, 1999

STEERING COLUMN COUPLING BROKE, CAUSING STEERING COLUMN TO FALL OFF. *AK

Jun 14, 1999

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *DH

May 13, 1996

WHEELS

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, DUE TO POSSIBLE LUG NUT FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

Sep 01, 2000

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 30MPH THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OF DUE TO LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS LOOSENING. *AK

Jun 09, 1998

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

PAINT PEELED OFF THE BODY OF A VEHICLE.

Apr 20, 1998

PAINT IS PEELING OFF FROM ENTIRE BODY OF VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 17, 1997

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

TURN SIGNAL REPLACED 5 TIMES AS A RESULT OF SMOKE COMING FROM STEERIN COLUMN. *AK

Mar 07, 1995

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE UNTIL LATER TIME. TT

Mar 03, 1995

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS

1 complaint

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

Sep 25, 2000

PARKING BRAKE,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS COME APART. ALSO, EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE BUTTON TO ACTIVATE HAS COME APART. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Oct 21, 1999

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Apr 25, 1999

SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

REAR TRAILING ARM BROKE AT WELD. ALSO, LEFT FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Jan 27, 1998

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

REAR DEFROSTER FAILED.

Mar 25, 1997

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR FAILED. *AK

Jun 01, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1990 CHEVROLET Beretta have?

The 1990 CHEVROLET Beretta currently has 50 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1990 CHEVROLET Beretta?

The most common problems reported for the 1990 CHEVROLET Beretta are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1990 CHEVROLET Beretta problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1990 CHEVROLET Beretta comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.