CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Chevrolet Beretta has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (12 reports).
1989 Chevrolet Beretta recalls
Most common 1989 Chevrolet Beretta problems
Problem areas named in the 51 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
What owners report
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT SLID BACKWARDS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE AND LANDED ON A BIG BOULDER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS THROWN OUT OF THE BACK WINDSHIELD AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT KEEP HER IN THE CAR. *CB *JB
ON JAN,9 2003 I BOUGHT A 1989 CHEVY BERETTA WITH 90000 MILES ON IT FOR THE SUM OF 2300.00 DOLLARS. ON MARCH 31 2003 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE MARSHAL TOLD ME THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FACTORY DEFECT IN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER. *JB
I'M GLAD I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I FOUND THAT I COULDN'T UN-BUCKLE MY SEATBELT. AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE INCONVEINIENT.*AK
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A POP SOUND AND AFTER PULLING OVER, SAW SMOKE AND FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP, AND ENGINE TO STALL. THEN, AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY SAID THAT DEFECT WAS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION .*AK
1989 Chevrolet Beretta questions
Does the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta: Seat Belts; Seats; Seat Belts; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (12), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9), Seat Belts (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Chevrolet Beretta has been fixed?
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