Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 LeSabre.
The 1977 Buick LeSabre is framed by a lean reliability profile featuring just three recalls and one owner complaint specifically regarding exterior lighting. This minimal failure rate stands in contrast to the model's history from 1990 to 2006, where complaints peaked at 698 in 2000 before dropping to a low of three by 2006. Consequently, the 1977 model year serves as a high-reliability benchmark relative to the most problematic era of the model's later history.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 218.1 in |
| Overall width | 77.2 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the LeSabre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Sport Coupe 5.7L V8 | 12.20 sec | 18.40 sec | 170 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The supplied federal‑record data span only the model years 1990 through 2006, with no entry for the 1977 Buick LeSabre. Consequently, there are no complaint, recall, investigation, or TSB figures available to place the target year within a before‑and‑after comparison or to discern its position in any complaint‑trend arc. Because the JSON does not specify any 1977‑specific numbers or root‑cause information, it is impossible to assess whether complaints or recalls were higher, lower, or typical for that year relative to adjacent model years. Without this information, a data‑driven conclusion about the reliability or desirability of a 1977 example cannot be drawn. Therefore, based solely on the provided records, there is insufficient evidence to recommend or discourage purchasing a 1977 Buick LeSabre.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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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.
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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.