Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Monte Carlo.
The 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo represents a specific model year of this iconic American personal luxury car, though the available reliability data for the Monte Carlo model line spans from 1990 to 2010, revealing significant variation in reported complaints across that period, with 2001 recording the highest complaint volume at 285 incidents and 1991 the lowest at just 1 complaint, suggesting that while complaint rates fluctuated substantially over the model's lifecycle, certain model years within this broader timeframe experienced markedly different reliability outcomes than others, which researchers should consider when evaluating the overall durability profile of vehicles from this generation.
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.