It's done it since day 1.  Sometimes when I try to start it, it'll grind for
a short while then go ahead and start.  It sorta sounds like when an engine
diesels.  I'll eventually take it to the dealer to be checked but thought
I'd get an opinion or two on it first.

I like the vechicle but miss my Silverado which I traded in on it.  The
Malibu doesn't get good gas mileage.  In fact my 2005 Silverado 5.3L, 295hp,
got better gas mileage than my MAX.  Oh well.......I'll keep it a while then
get another Silverado or SSR.  My Max is black/black.....it's a nice vehicle
but I'm not as pleased with it as I thought I would be.

Thanks.