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1977 Pontiac LeMans

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

The 1977 Pontiac LeMans carries a recorded reliability footprint of two total owner complaints, with tires emerging as the leading concern and three recalls logged against the nameplate; broader model complaint history tracked across the 1990–1993 window shows a peak of 34 reports in 1991 before easing to a low of 25 in 1992, positioning this vintage as an early, comparatively quiet chapter in a lineage that would later see notably higher complaint volumes.

Model year199319921991198919881981198019791977

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length207.9 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3704 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 1977 Pontiac LeMans shows minimal federal activity, with only one complaint recorded for tires and one for visibility. In contrast, the provided federal record for 1990 through 1993 reveals a trend of significantly higher volume, with annual complaints ranging from 25 to 34 and recalls between 2 and 3. The 1977 model year falls far below this later arc of activity, suggesting a much lower frequency of reported issues. Notably, there were zero reported crash or fire complaints for the target year. Given the extremely low number of complaints and the absence of recalls compared to the provided data, this is a good year to buy.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Tires1
Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 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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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 1977 LeMans have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.