1989 Chevrolet BERETTA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
93,314 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 33 complaints (15.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 15.2% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 15.2% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Child Seat:Shell:Booster | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 5; Seats: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Electrical System:Wiring: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Child Seat:Shell:Booster: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 32 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 18; 1996: 5; 2000: 3; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 487738 · 1995-09-20 (September 20, 1995)
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487738 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 555361 · 2000-10-04 (October 4, 2000)
TO AVOID CRASH, CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES CAUSING A PASSENGER WHO WAS STRAPPED INTO A SEATBELT TO HIT THEIR HEAD ON DASHBOARD, SEAT BELT LATCH BUCKLE DETACHED AND SEPARATED, BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK OR FUNCTION PROPERLY. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 555361 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489436 · 1995-04-12 (April 12, 1995)
STEERING COLUMN EMITS SMOKE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489436 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959141 · 1995-01-25 (January 25, 1995)
RACK IN THE STEERING BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE TURNED OFF ONCE PLACED IN PARK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959141 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 723628 · 2000-06-05 (June 5, 2000)
CAR KEEPS STALLING CAN'T FIND OUT WHY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 723628 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 894215 · 2001-08-13 (August 13, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP, AND ENGINE TO STALL. THEN, AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY SAID THAT DEFECT WAS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION .*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 894215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976515 · 1995-12-13 (December 13, 1995)
THE CAR IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976515 at NHTSA ↗