Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Monte Carlo.
The 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo appears in the overview as a model whose later complaint record spans 1990‑2010, with the most severe year logging 285 complaints in 2001 and the least severe recording just one complaint in 1991. This range reveals a pronounced swing in reliability across the model's later production, indicating that the 1977 introduction predates the periods of both highest and lowest reported issues. Consequently, researchers can view the 1977 Monte Carlo as representing an early generation whose quality profile is not directly captured by the subsequent complaint data.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 209.8 in |
| Overall width | 76.4 in |
| Overall height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3904 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Monte Carlo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 7.97 sec | 16.08 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.10 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.50 sec | 16.40 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | SS 454 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 7.00 sec | 14.90 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1985 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 7.80 sec | 15.90 sec | 180 hp | RWD |
| 1987 | SS Aerocoupe Coupe 5.0L V8 | 9.40 sec | 16.60 sec | 180 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 3 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.
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE. Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.