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1976 Pontiac Catalina

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Catalina.

The 1976 Pontiac Catalina overview establishes the vehicle's fundamental identity by detailing its specific body, platform, and engine configurations. Through the natural integration of standout specs, this reference frames the car's design and performance profile for researchers. This documentation ultimately positions the 1976 model year within the Catalina's broader reliability history, clarifying what that means for the vehicle's long-term track record.

Model year1981198019791978197719761975

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height54.3 in
Wheelbase123.2 in
Curb weight4416 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.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

75V214000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional ValveReported 19/12/1975

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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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VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Catalina. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1976 Catalina have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.