Circuit/System Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine. Verify the noise can be heard. Compare the concern to a similar vehicle.
Remove the starter.
Inspect the flywheel for the following:
- Loose flywheel bolts
- Chipped gear teeth
- Missing gear teeth
- Bent flywheel

If not within specifications, tighten the flywheel bolts or replace the flywheel.

If all inspections were within specification, replace the starter motor.