1989 Chevrolet Beretta

● Typical for this model

1989 Chevrolet Beretta
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:37:46.854Z

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

1989: 51 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	1
1987	3
1988	60
1989	51
1990	39
1991	49
1992	52
1993	37
1994	85
1995	93
1996	72
1997	1
1998	2
1999	1
2002	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SEATS 8%

8% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

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 engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (4 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ● 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1996

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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 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.