Chevrolet Trailblazer owners have reported 2 tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat Or Vehicle) problems |
[xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] date: 04/06/2025 national highway traffic safety administration 1200 new jersey avenue, se washington, d. C. 20590 subject: urgent safety complaint regarding shyft dualride with carryall storage infant car seat and stroller combo (sylva pink) dear NHTSA, I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with one of your products: the shyft dualride with carryall storage infant car seat and stroller combo (sylva pink), which I purchased on [xxx]. While using this product with my infant daughter, a dangerous malfunction occurred which resulted in a choking incident. The stroller/car seat combo posed a serious threat to her safety, and we are deeply shaken by what happened. Thankfully, we were able to intervene in time, but the potential for harm—or worse—was undeniable. We believe the design or construction of this unit may contain a defect that compromises child safety, and for that reason, we are reporting this incident not only to you, the manufacturer, but also to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) for review and investigation. The product information is as follows: • product: shyft dualride with carryall storage infant car seat and stroller combo • color: sylva pink • date of purchase: [xxx] • retailer: walmart • serial/model number:[xxx] we request that this matter be addressed immediately. I am seeking a formal response, an investigation into the product line, and information on any existing recalls or known defects. I am also requesting a full refund or replacement, though no compensation can account for the distress and danger we experienced. Please contact me as soon as possible to confirm receipt of this complaint and to let me know the next steps. I am available by phone or email. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
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.