1990 Chevrolet BERETTA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 22 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 5 | 22.7% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 9.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve): 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 22 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 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
1995: 10; 1996: 6; 2000: 2; 2001: 4
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 961289 · 1995-03-03 (March 3, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE UNTIL LATER TIME. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961289 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961848 · 1995-03-10 (March 10, 1995)
WHEN PUTTING ON THE CRUISE CONTROL THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND ODOR SMELL. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 871393 · 2000-09-25 (September 25, 2000)
BRAKING SYSTEM IN THE FRONT AND REAR/ HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED CONTINUOUSLY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. DEFECT KEPT OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 871393 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 884006 · 2001-03-23 (March 23, 2001)
BRAKE LINE PUNCTURED, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 884006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966176 · 1995-06-01 (June 1, 1995)
TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966176 at NHTSA ↗