Table 1 shows one common carry handle, shell, base related problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base problems |
I purchased these carseats after I was in an accident and needed to replace the 2 that I had, the tethers attached to the carseat were not effective at all, I could not get them anywhere near close to actually securing the carseats. So I opted to use my vehicles seatbelts, with the seatbelts pulled as far as I could get them and locked the carseats still moved more than an inch. I had to have my husband help me push the carseat as far down into my seat that I could to get the least amount of movement as possible. One of the carseats even tipped over while I was driving after all of this. Needless to say that I will be replacing these seats as I do not feel they would keep my children safe in the event of an accident, I feel as though these seats endanger my children because they aren't keeping them secure enough not to become projectiles in the event of an accident.
As a cpst, I am very concerned by the failure that I have witnessed on multiple occasions of the snuglock mechanism of the graco turn2me to secure the seat. The snuglock mechanism is supposed to serve as a lockoff for the vehicle seatbelt, so that the seatbelt doesn't have to manually be locked. However, it seems that the snuglock is failing to do so. I first noticed an issue back in October of 2022 when I went to put my rear facing 2yo into the seat and noticed that it was loose/"rocking". Upon taking hold of the seat, I could completely push the seat over, with very minimal force. I chalked it up to a squirming toddler whom was fighting his father to be bucked the previous day. However, since October, I have found that the seat repeatedly becomes loose over time. It is now to the point that I check the seat every single time we get into the car and there has been multiple times I have had to reinstall in the middle of store/restaurant parking lots. At this point, I am reinstalling weekly due to what I believe is a faulty snuglock. When loose, you can visibly see the slack in the vehicle belt. It's my belief that, over time, the snuglock is allow the vehicle seatbelt to "slip" causing this slack and, therefore, a very dangerous, unsecure install. As a cpst, I have helped a number of caregivers whom are experiencing the very same issue. I have 2 videos I would love to share: the first showing how loose the install becomes. The second showing the seat after I have reinstalled (testing in the same locations for reference. ) please reach out to me if you would like to view them.