Which is cheaper to maintain, the Chevrolet Beretta or the Chevrolet Beretta?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Chevrolet Beretta is cheaper to maintain — about $467 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the 2.8L V6 and the 2.3L I4 Quad 4?

Across 39 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Chevrolet Beretta or Chevrolet Beretta?

The Chevrolet Beretta has 0 open NHTSA recalls. The Chevrolet Beretta has 2 open recalls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

1989 Chevrolet Beretta vs 1996 Chevrolet Beretta

Specifications

Year

1989

1996

Engine

2.8L V6

2.3L I4 Quad 4

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

automatic

Fuel

gas

Powertrain

Engine output, acceleration, top speed, handling, braking — and Nürburgring if either car ran one.

Horsepower

—hp

150hp

Torque

—lb-ft

155lb-ft

0–60 mph

—

8.9s

Quarter Mile

—

16.7s @ 82 mph

Top Speed

—

115 mph

Skidpad

—

60–0 Braking

—

70–0 Braking

—

MPG · City

21.5

MPG · Highway

25.5

MPG · Combined

Curb Weight

—

2,865 lb

Performance specs synthesized from manufacturer figures and instrumented magazine tests (Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track). MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Numbers flagged as "low confidence" by AI generation are conservative estimates from related platforms.

Cost of Ownership

5-Year Maintenance

$25,666

0.43 $/mi

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$25,199

0.42 $/mi

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ADVANTAGEChevrolet Beretta — Saves you $467 over 5 years (2% less in routine maintenance labor)

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Oil & filter change

0.3 hrs$1,020 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$1,200 / 5yr

3T40 Automatic Transmission Failure

— hrs

— hrs$1,365 / 5yr

Automatic Transaxle (3T40) Failure

— hrs$1,105 / 5yr

— hrs

Head Gasket Failure (2.2L and 3.1L V6)

— hrs

— hrs$1,105 / 5yr

Tire rotation

0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr

Front brake pads

1.0 hrs$460 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr

2.0L (LQ5) Oil Consumption and Piston Ring Wear

— hrs$927 / 5yr

— hrs

Differential fluid

1.0 hrs$380 / 5yr

Quad 4 (2.3L) Oil Consumption and Timing Chain Issues

— hrs

— hrs$650 / 5yr

Cooling System Component Cascade Failure

— hrs$553 / 5yr

— hrs

Wiper blades

0.2 hrs$240 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr

12V battery

0.3 hrs$245 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr

Spark plugs

1.2 hrs$260 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$200 / 5yr

2.8L V6 Intake Manifold Gasket Failure

— hrs$439 / 5yr

— hrs

Intake manifold gasket

5.5 hrs$275 / 5yr

3.0 hrs$162 / 5yr

Cabin air filter

0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Leak (3.1L V6)

— hrs

— hrs$406 / 5yr

Water pump

3.5 hrs$226 / 5yr

2.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

Fuel filter

0.4 hrs$180 / 5yr

0.5 hrs$210 / 5yr

Coolant flush

1.0 hrs$200 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$170 / 5yr

Oxygen sensor

1.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

2.5 hrs$174 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$114 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

3.5 hrs$144 / 5yr

Engine Mount and Transmission Mount Collapse

— hrs$276 / 5yr

— hrs

Engine air filter

0.2 hrs$120 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr

Alternator

1.2 hrs$120 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$131 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

0.6 hrs$125 / 5yr

Fuel Pump and Sending Unit Failure

— hrs$193 / 5yr

— hrs

Fuel Pump and Tank Pressure Issues

— hrs

— hrs$193 / 5yr

Power steering flush

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

Starter motor

1.5 hrs$85 / 5yr

Ignition coil

0.8 hrs$80 / 5yr

Digital Instrument Cluster Failure

— hrs$149 / 5yr

— hrs

PCV valve

0.3 hrs$65 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$80 / 5yr

Manual Transmission Clutch Hydraulic System

— hrs

— hrs$140 / 5yr

Thermostat

1.2 hrs$77 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$56 / 5yr

Harmonic Balancer Separation

— hrs

— hrs$122 / 5yr

Active Recalls

★ WINNER

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

Open NHTSA Recalls

2 open

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ADVANTAGEChevrolet Beretta — 2 fewer open recalls from the NHTSA

Fluid Capacities

Chevrolet Beretta

brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 4

coolant10.00 qt · GM 6277M / ASTM D3306

engine_oil5.50 qt · API SN

power_steering1.00 qt · GM P/S Fluid

transmission_auto11.50 qt · GM DEXRON-III

washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated

Chevrolet Beretta

brake · ACDelco DOT 4 Brake Fluid

coolant10.00 qt · ACDelco DEX-COOL (Orange)

engine_oil5.00 qt · ACDelco dexos1 5W-30

power_steering1.00 qt · ACDelco Power Steering Fluid

transmission_auto11.50 qt · ACDelco Dexron VI ATF

washer3.50 qt · Windshield Washer Fluid

The Verdict

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THE WINNER

1989 Chevrolet Beretta

2.8L V6

Chevrolet Beretta has 2 fewer open NHTSA recalls

Based on objective maintenance and recall data. Driving feel, looks, brand loyalty, and ownership experience are separate (and very valid) considerations.

Open the full dashboard for either truck

Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.