1989 Chevrolet Beretta Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, and owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
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Seats
The front seat frame assembly may contain an improper, missing and/or mislocated weld that could fracture.
Remedy: Replace both front seat assemblies.
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Seat belts
Front seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckle assemblies.
Remedy: Replace improperly functioning buckle assemblies.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 93,314 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 8, 2004 · Seat belts
“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 marsh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 5, 2003 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–21 / 25–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 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 year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Beretta | 5 | 3 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Beretta | 4 | 60 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | 4 | 51 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Beretta | 2 | 39 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 | 49 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 | 52 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 37 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Beretta | 2 | 85 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 | 93 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Beretta | 1 | 72 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Beretta | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1989 Chevrolet Beretta
How do I know if my 1989 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 1989 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 88V189000).
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.
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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.