1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

54

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA

The 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA has received a total of 54 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (6 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (6 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA, potentially affecting up to 749,348 vehicles.

Recall 91V206000 — SEAT BELTS

| 722,884 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 90V065000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

| 26,464 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA

54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 6
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries 2 Deaths
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeindicator Light
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent 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
BRAKE LINE PUNCTURED, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
#741925 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles
THE SEATBELTS WILL NOT STAY HOOKED IN PLACE, LATCH BROKEN.
#741723 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles
CLIP ON SEAT BELT BROKE OFF,SEAT BELT VERY EASILY RELEASED UNINTENTIONALLY FROM CLASP. *AK
#871393 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | N/A miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA.

Investigation PE90115 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

FUEL TANK SEPARATION

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