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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 207.9 in |
| Overall width | 77.6 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3704 lb |
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.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 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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