Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Century.
Although specific details regarding body, platform, or engine are not listed, the 1977 Buick Century is identified as a subject that chronologically precedes the available model complaint history covering the years 1990 through 2005. Since the recorded data begins well after this vehicle's production, the 1977 model sits outside the reliability window where complaints peaked at 252 in 1999 and dropped to 19 by 2005. This exclusion means the specific standing of this model year within the broader reliability history cannot be quantified using the provided complaint figures, leaving those mechanical specifics undefined by this dataset.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 209.8 in |
| Overall width | 76.4 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3616 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Century of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Turbo Coupe 3.8L Turbo V6 | 9.10 sec | 17.40 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.