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Grinding noise on cold start

Hello,
My 2003 Pontiac Vibe is making a grinding noise on cold starts, but always does start. Originally, I thought it was the starter so I changed it with a brand new (not rebuilt) starter and it fixed the problem for about 2 weeks then the noise came back. I then took it to the mechanic who diagnosed it as the starter. I then replaced the starter 2 more times with the problem not going away. Has anyone else had this issue? What else could this be? I also replaced the battery with no success.
Any help is appreciated... thanks!
My 2003 Pontiac Vibe is making a grinding noise on cold starts, but always does start. Originally, I thought it was the starter so I changed it with a brand new (not rebuilt) starter and it fixed the problem for about 2 weeks then the noise came back. I then took it to the mechanic who diagnosed it as the starter. I then replaced the starter 2 more times with the problem not going away. Has anyone else had this issue? What else could this be? I also replaced the battery with no success.
Any help is appreciated... thanks!
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