1977 Pontiac Lemans Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1977 Pontiac Lemans, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1977 Pontiac Lemans
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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Axle shaft (power train)
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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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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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1977 Pontiac Lemans have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The VIN # given is correct (and only 12 digits). Traveling hwy. 44 on way to navajo lake. Front left fender began to vibrate. At cuba nm, tread separated and then tire blew out. I was forced to pull o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2001 · Tires
“Windshield needed replacement because of bond failure and incorrect tape used during installation. Yh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 1999 · Visibility
Compare Pontiac Lemans model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Lemans model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Pontiac Lemans | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 Pontiac Lemans | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Pontiac Lemans | 3 | 2 |
| 1978 Pontiac Lemans | 7 | 0 |
| 1979 Pontiac Lemans | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 Pontiac Lemans | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Pontiac Lemans | 3 | 13 |
| 1989 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 15 |
| 1990 Pontiac Lemans | 2 | 25 |
| 1991 Pontiac Lemans | 2 | 24 |
| 1992 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 21 |
| 1993 Pontiac Lemans | 1 | 18 |
Checking a specific 1977 Pontiac Lemans
How do I know if my 1977 Pontiac Lemans 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 Lemans; 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.
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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.