I have a 2011 HHR panel that I bought from the company I work with, it have 180,000 miles.

It does this loud high pitch sound while cranking.


is this something that I need to worry about?

Thanks in advance

 

Sounds pretty normal, the bendix drive could be a little corroded, if the car was sitting for any period of time

 

Thanks @Oldblue. the car has been in use in the last 5 years, It was sitting for a year before I bough it in 2018.

My father noticed the sound and he also said that it could be the bendix. Honestly I didn't noticed/paid attention until he pointed it out.

will this sound go away if I change the starter?

 

It should, but if the fly wheel is worn it might not. Personally I’d leave it alone.

 

I didn't hear anything unusual. Maybe he is not used to transversely mounted engines where the starter is right behind the radiator.

 

Thanks @Oldblue and @donbrew for your kind help!

 

It’s really hard to hear and diagnose engine noises over the internet. Take it by a repair shop and let them listen.