P0325 on CHEVROLET CRUZE
Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor A Circuit
What P0325 Means on Your CHEVROLET CRUZE
P0325 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor A Circuit. This code relates to the ignition system system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Common Causes on CHEVROLET CRUZE
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
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