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P0325 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2017, 2014, 2018

What P0325 Means on Your CHEVROLET CRUZE

Real CHEVROLET CRUZE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The car is a 2014 chevrolet cruze lt that was just purchased from a used car dealer and within the first week the engine retards itself and throws a check engine light. the code reads p0325 when read. the wiring has been checked out and has nothing wrong. the knock sensor has been replaced twice."

β€” 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE β€’ Filed 11/06/2020

"Faulty knock sensor at 83k miles. First symptoms were slow/jerky acceleration and needing to apply more pressure to the gas pedal to maintain speed, followed by illuminated Check engine light that came on a few days later. The scanner at Autozone pulled the code P0325."

β€” 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 06/13/2022

"The vehicle has been in motion at any speed... when pressing on the gas"throttle all the way down" vehicle has a brief interruption of acceleration and check engine light comes on reporting code p0325."

β€” 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ POWER TRAIN,ENGINE β€’ Filed 04/16/2019

"P0325 knock sensor multiple occurrences of sluggish performance causing safety risk when entering into traffic. This is the 3rd time I’ve replaced this sensor. And it’s very dangerous when it happens."

β€” 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner β€’ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE β€’ Filed 06/13/2025

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0325 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

25%
25%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2014
1
2017
2
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0325 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026