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1989 Chevrolet Beretta

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

The Chevrolet Beretta is a coupé that was produced by Chevrolet from 1987 until 1996. Alongside the four-door Chevrolet Corsica, the Beretta served as the successor to the Chevrolet Citation.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	31	25	355
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	25	20	444
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	26	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V189000

A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Campaign 89V034000

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 89V087000

THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.

Campaign 91V206000

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 06E043000

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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS A

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

71 complaints filed by owners for this model year (12 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 12 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 Seat Belts 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Chevrolet Beretta?

EPA figures for the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.