Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Firebird.
The 1977 Pontiac Firebird, representing the fifth generation of GM's F-body platform, carried forward the model's distinctive styling through a model year that saw minimal owner-reported concerns, with just one recorded complaint centering on engine and engine cooling systems alongside two recall actions; this remarkably low complaint figure stands in stark contrast to the Firebird's later reliability trajectory, as documented complaint data from 1990 through 2002 reveals significant variability, with model years ranging from as few as 10 complaints in 1990 to a peak of 95 in 1995, suggesting that while the 1977 example appears to have been relatively trouble-free in its reported issues, the nameplate would encounter considerably more reliability challenges in subsequent decades.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 196.9 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 49.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3373 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Firebird 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 | Trans Am Coupe 6.6L V8 | 9.30 sec | 16.90 sec | 200 hp | RWD |
| 1976 | Trans Am 455 Coupe 7.5L V8 | 7.00 sec | 15.60 sec | 200 hp | RWD |
| 1979 | Trans Am Coupe 6.6L V8 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 220 hp | RWD |
| 1980 | Turbo Trans Am Coupe 4.9L Turbo V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.70 sec | 210 hp | RWD |
| 1982 | Trans Am Coupe 5.0L V8 | 10.60 sec | 17.50 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
| 1971 | Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe 7.5L V8 | 5.40 sec | 13.80 sec | 335 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | Trans Am Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.50 sec | 16.44 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | Trans Am 400 Coupe 6.6L V8 | 5.80 sec | 14.37 sec | 345 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The provided year-by-year federal record covers 1990 through 2002, a period in which complaints rose from 10 to a peak of 95 in 1995 before falling to 30 by 2002, recalls declined from five in 1991 to zero in most later years, and TSBs grew from 3 to 347. The 1977 target year is not present in that record, so it cannot be directly compared to adjacent model years or placed on the same trend arc. What is reported for 1977 is limited to one Engine & Engine Cooling complaint, zero crash complaints, and one fire complaint, with no root causes specified by the data. Those counts are far lower than the complaint volumes seen in the 1990s, though the data does not explain whether that reflects lower incidence, lower reporting, or incomplete historical capture. Concrete takeaway: on the federal evidence provided, the 1977 Firebird is not a highlighted problem year, but the lack of comparable year-by-year coverage means the record is too thin to rate it a clearly good buy—inspect carefully and verify condition independently.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 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.
LABELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". INCORRECT INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED ON TIRE LABELS. Remedy: CORRECT PLACARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSTALLATION BY OWNERS OR BY DEALERS WITHOUT CHARGE.
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 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.