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 (1990‑1996) 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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 211.8 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3913 lb |
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.
All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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.
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