1977 Pontiac Catalina Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1977 Pontiac Catalina. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1977 Pontiac Catalina
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Idler and attachment (steering)
On the involved vehicles, the incorrect steering linkage assembly may have been installed. As a result, the right-hand steering tie rod might interfere with the intermediate rod. This could cause the connection to fail due to excessive stress at that point.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering linkage assembly without charge.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1977 Pontiac Catalina. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Pontiac Catalina model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Catalina model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 Pontiac Catalina | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 Pontiac Catalina | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 Pontiac Catalina | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 Pontiac Catalina | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 Pontiac Catalina | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 Pontiac Catalina | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Pontiac Catalina | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Pontiac Catalina | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 Pontiac Catalina | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Pontiac Catalina | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Pontiac Catalina | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Pontiac Catalina | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1977 Pontiac Catalina
How do I know if my 1977 Pontiac Catalina has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1977 Pontiac Catalina; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 76V132000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- G65,889 complaints
- Grand AM5,580 complaints
- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
- Bonneville1,979 complaints
- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.