Table 1 shows one common tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) related problems of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat Or Vehicle) problems |
My issue is with the vehicle's car seat latches. The latches in the chevy Trailblazer (manufactured) are designed in a way that is unsafe and also hard to install a car seat for children who are 2 and under or under 40 pounds. Car seat safety is important for all children as it could lead to damages of the head, neck, and or spine. I have installed 4 car seats in my vehicle (chevy Trailblazer) with it being difficult but overcoming the problem. However, the car seat detaches itself due to the location of the latch (vertically slanted). After using the car seat multiple times, it cannot withstand the tension due to the location of the latch which then releases itself from the latch, potentially allowing for more problems to occur and is concerning for the safety of a child. I have, as of now, not have to deal with this problem with other manufacturers like Toyota, kia, Tesla, Volkswagen, and Honda, where the latch is horizontal. The latch on gms vehicles is vertically slanted and located left or right of the manufacturers noted car seat latch display/button on the seat. I have only seen the chevy Trailblazer (my vehicle) and the GMC yukon with this problem. I am sure there are others.