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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Cutlass Supreme.

The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, a full‑size sedan built on the GM C platform, is known for its robust construction and strong presence on the road; its powertrain and dimensions are typical of the era’s executive‑class offerings. While specific engine details aren’t provided here, the model’s chassis and body language reflect the Cutlass line’s emphasis on durability and comfort. In terms of long‑term reliability, the Cutlass Supreme’s later model years (19901996) recorded a modest total of four owner complaints, with tires being the most frequently cited issue and only two recalls issued, indicating a relatively smooth ownership experience for those who kept the vehicle running into the 1990s.

Model year199719961995199419931992199119901977

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length211.8 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase116.9 in
Curb weight3913 lb

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The provided federal record covers 1990 through 1996, entirely postdating the 1977 model year, which prevents direct year-over-year comparison within this dataset. Across the 1990–1996 span, complaints oscillated between 90 and 252 incidents annually, peaking in 1994, while recalls declined from eight campaigns in 1990–1991 to a single recall by 1995. For 1977 specifically, the record documents only four total complaints—two involving tires, one steering, and one powertrain—plus one crash complaint and zero fire incidents, though the data does not specify root causes or recall activity. Because 1977 falls outside this federal trajectory, it cannot be situated within the 1990s complaint arc, leaving buyers with a sparse safety profile that contrasts sharply with the heavily documented mid-1990s models. Given the minimal complaint volume and absence of recall or investigation data for 1977 in this record, it registers as a statistically quiet year, though the lack of contemporaneous federal tracking limits definitive reliability conclusions.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Tires2
Steering1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

78V138000Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftReported 13/06/1978

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.

76V132000Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarReported 07/09/1976

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1977 Cutlass Supreme have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.