Yep, fivermillions, I started having the same problem and opened a thread about it:
https://www.crvownersclub.com/forum...s-etc-gen-4/191851-heater-groan-start-up.html
Upshot: The local dealer said it was the heater box and that it would be $3,000 to replace. It couldn't just be fixed.
I was going to take it to an independent, non-dealer-affiliated mechanic to get a second opinion, but given that the heater's functionality hasn't been affected, I've decided to live with it for now. I may still get that second opinion at some point.
If the heater ever stops working, of course, or stops working as efficiently as it should, then I will get the fix done. But for now, I'm keeping my wallet in my pocket and keeping the heater control turned down a couple of notches.
https://www.crvownersclub.com/forum...s-etc-gen-4/191851-heater-groan-start-up.html
Upshot: The local dealer said it was the heater box and that it would be $3,000 to replace. It couldn't just be fixed.
I was going to take it to an independent, non-dealer-affiliated mechanic to get a second opinion, but given that the heater's functionality hasn't been affected, I've decided to live with it for now. I may still get that second opinion at some point.
If the heater ever stops working, of course, or stops working as efficiently as it should, then I will get the fix done. But for now, I'm keeping my wallet in my pocket and keeping the heater control turned down a couple of notches.