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1988 Chevrolet Beretta Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta, and owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
60
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–25
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts

    NHTSA 91V206000 Reported 722,884 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.

  2. Hood (structure)

    NHTSA 91V135000 Reported 290,408 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Secondary hood latch assembly on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted and could become bent. This will lead to a condition where full primary latch engagement is not attained.

    Remedy: Replace the primary hood latch assembly, the secondary hood latch assembly, and the support bracket.

  3. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 89V225000 Reported 170,769 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.

    Remedy: Replace door hinges on both doors.

  4. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 88V039000 Reported 282,052 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.

    Remedy: Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.

60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 187,631 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 27 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Recall of 1988 chevy beretta door hinges/seat belts/hood latches.*ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 27, 2003 · Structure

“Female side of driver seal belt cover broke off 1-2 yeaers ago, so i have been buckling driver belt into passenger belt. Cover on female side broke off so any pressure applied to female side with a be”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2001 · Seat belts

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–25 mpg
City / Highway17–22 / 24–32
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/2.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Chevrolet Beretta model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Beretta model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1984 Chevrolet Beretta01
1987 Chevrolet Beretta53
1988 Chevrolet Beretta460
1989 Chevrolet Beretta451
1990 Chevrolet Beretta239
1991 Chevrolet Beretta149
1992 Chevrolet Beretta152
1993 Chevrolet Beretta037
1994 Chevrolet Beretta285
1995 Chevrolet Beretta193
1996 Chevrolet Beretta172
1997 Chevrolet Beretta01
1998 Chevrolet Beretta02
1999 Chevrolet Beretta01
2002 Chevrolet Beretta01

Checking a specific 1988 Chevrolet Beretta

How do I know if my 1988 Chevrolet Beretta has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 88V039000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.