The 1990 Chevrolet Beretta has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 749,348 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
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.
OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.
INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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”
“Brake line punctured, resulting in an extended stopping distance. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak”
“While driving the vehicle's wheel fell off of the vehicle, due to possible lug nut failure. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs”
“The seatbelts will not stay hooked in place, latch broken.”
“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”
“Seat belt on the driver side has come apart. Also, emergency brake handle button to activate has come apart. Contacted dealer. *ak”
“Seat belt on the driver side has come apart. Also, emergency brake handle button to activate has come apart. Contacted dealer. *ak”
“Steering column coupling broke, causing steering column to fall off. *ak”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Chevrolet Beretta as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.