MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet Beretta

● Typical for this model
1989 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-09-16T09:11:47.741Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Beretta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 63 complaints 1988 1989: 54 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1994: 88 complaints 1994 1995: 93 complaints 1996: 72 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1989: 54 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19873
198863
198954
199039
199150
199254
199338
199488
199593
199672
19971
19982
19991
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030405

THE CAR IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951213

SEAT BELTS 19%

19% of complaints: seat belts — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT SLID BACKWARDS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031210

Also filed under SEATS

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED DURING ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-206), RESULTING IN INJURY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941216

SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941114

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
SEATS 11%

11% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY
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BROKEN SEAT BACK WELDS. *TW

NHTSA ODI report, 19940731

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890119 — fuel system, gasoline

A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANK.

Campaign 88V189000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19890330 — seat belts

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Remedy: REPLACE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 89V034000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19890608 — seats

THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.

Remedy: REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 89V087000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19911218 — seat belts

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Campaign 91V206000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920117 — EA (closed 19920909)

HINGE PIN FAILURE

I 19920224 — PE (closed 19920626)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920422 — PE (closed 19920831)

PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE

I 19920512 — PE (closed 19920928)

SEAT BREAKS FROM TRACK

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920716 — EA (closed 19930708)

FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Chevrolet Beretta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V189000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V034000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V087000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V206000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.