Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Century.
The 1977 Buick Century marks an early point in the model’s lineage, long before the complaint tracking period that spans 1990 to 2005. Within that later window, the Century’s reliability record varied significantly, peaking at 252 complaints in 1999 and dropping to a low of just 19 by 2005. This trajectory places the 1977 model year well outside the documented complaint era, leaving its specific reliability unaddressed by the data that captures the model’s later highs and lows.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 209.8 in |
| Overall width | 76.4 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3616 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Century 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Turbo Coupe 3.8L Turbo V6 | 9.10 sec | 17.40 sec | 165 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 4 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.
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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 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.