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1991 Chevrolet Beretta Beretta

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1991 Chevrolet Beretta – front Unverified
Photo: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta Base in Medium Maui Blue Metallic, Front Right, 06-12-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Beretta (1987–1996); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta Base in Medium Maui Blue Metallic, Front Right, 06-12-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1996ChevroletBeretta-front by Rich Niewiroski Jr., CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1990 Chevy Beretta Indy Pace Car Replica by Christopher Beikmann, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Beretta GT in blue, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta Base in Medium Maui Blue Metallic, Rear Right, 06-12-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1991 Chevrolet Beretta Beretta is a 95-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,140 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 95 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 120 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Beretta measures 187.2 inches long on a 103.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,140 ($28,968 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L inline-4
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower95 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque120 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Tank Capacity15 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14.0 in
Wheels Rear14.0 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length187.2 in
Width68.2 in
Height52.9 in
Wheelbase103.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1991 Chevrolet Beretta 2-DR

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Chevrolet BERETTA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 10, 1991 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING INSTALLATION.

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM STEERINGCOLUMN; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AS NECESSARY.

NHTSA campaign 91V083000

56 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Chevrolet BERETTA

Owner Complaints

56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Chevrolet BERETTA (7 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System21
Hydraulic9
Service Brakes9
Exterior Lighting7
Steering6
Engine And Engine Cooling4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 20, 2009 · Electrical System
“THOUGHT IT WAS MY ALTERNATOR IT CHECKED TO BE GOOD THEN I BOUGHT A BATTERY THEN CHANGED THE FUZE AND THE CAR IS STILL DYEING THE BATTERY GAGE STILL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN THEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH…”
Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
“THE MAIN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR IS THE PEELING PAINT. THE CLEAR COAT IS ALL OFF BY NOW AND LOOKS AWFUL. THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE CAR IS LOSS. I HAD THAT REPAIRED IN 2000 BUT IS LOSS AGAIN. THE…”
Apr 9, 2001 · Steering
“STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IF TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT WHEEL WILL WONDER IN OWN DIRECTION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK”
Sep 28, 2000 · Visibility
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY; THIS COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND REDUCED DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. *AK CAUSED BY BAD WIPER PRINTED…”
Sep 8, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“LOCATION OF EXHASUT PIPE HAS CAUSED FUEL TANK TO MELT AND LEAK. EXHAUST PIPE BRACKETS WERE BROKEN. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS SUBJECT, 912656F. OWNER VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY WHEN…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1991 CHEVROLET BERETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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