2014 Chevrolet Cruze: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Apr 29, 2025 · Engine · PA

I have this code p0324 and I replaced the whole knock sensor including the wiring with it and the code still pop up, my car is Chevy Cruze 2014 LTZ 1.4 L4 Turbo. Yesterday I went to dealer to program it and they did program the PCM and later in the evening, the check engine light pop up again with the same code but the car run fine. I seriously want to know what else can cause the issues!!

Filed Nov 13, 2023 · Engine · 119,534 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact heard a knocking sound, and the vehicle was not accelerating as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a failed catalytic converter. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 119,534.

Filed Dec 3, 2021 · Engine · FL

My 2014 Cruze has 55600 miles and started to make a ticking noise oil was checked no problem however there was no antifreeze/coolant so I added it. Less than a week later again I had NO antifreeze/coolant I saw that Chevy had a recall on some 2013 & 2014 chevy cruze’s head gasket. My VIN isn’t coming up. I feel after babying my car and servicing her religiously that the issue is the responsibility of the manufacturer.

Filed Dec 25, 2020 · Engine · 94,000 miles · WI

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. After being replaced, the code will go away anywhere from a few minutes to a month and then the same issue starts all over again.

Filed Aug 22, 2020 · Engine · 88,000 miles · OH

The engine was acting up. It felt like it wasn't getting the gas to shift gears. It felt like it was going to stall out. Took it to the shop and they replaced the knock sensor and did a tune up. The issue continued so we had to take it back again. We was told the piston melted and put a hole in the block. We bought it brand new, have taken it for all repairs and oil changes, the car has less than 90,000 miles. We are being told these cars have these issues and to join in a lawsuit because the motor needs replaced.

Filed Jun 30, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · CO

Faulty parts have caused issues with the engine, such as constant engine ticking, and squeaking when slowing down and below 1300rpm. Both of these problems I believe are causing the engine to have power loss and ultimately make this vehicle less powerful and become undependable. Beyond those problems I consistently get warnings about the traction control and stabilitrak. I am doing what I can to fix this thing but believe it should not have left the factory.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 104,023 miles · TN

Ever since owning the cruze, we've had nothing but engine issues. First the turbo went out a month after purchasing the car. Two thermostats and a complete oil flush. The engine blew at 104,023 miles. The car was flashing engine light and stabiltract light. The car since owning has made a very loud ticking noise. The car also had a hard time maintaining speed. Acceleration and deceleration. This happened any time the vehicle speed was over 30mph.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 83,000 miles · TX

I had my stabilitrak and traction control lights and my check engine light come on my vehicle while driving down a normal city road in sunlight on a clear warm day and my vehicle started idling very roughly while driving and I was right by autozone so they ran codes and found out it said knock sensor and misfire. Well I drove it home 5 mins down the street and park it. Well I take it to my mechanic the following morning and he does a diagnostic and piston check and turns out my spark plug burned so bad it was burned away where the l hook is. And found out that it broke in my combustion chamber somewhere . Now I have to get this all fixed and its costing a few thousand dollars.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Engine · 2,039 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thornton chevrolet (180 s main st, manchester, pa 17345, (717) 266-8800) where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated fourteen times since the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 95372768444. The approximate failure mileage was 2,039. *bf

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 55,600 miles · NC

We have had to replace the entire def system twice, replaced two knock sensors, had to replace the diesel partilec sensor, among many other time being the shop. This car has not ran right since we bought it. Now, everytime we start the car and begin to drive it, we get a warning about the stabiltrak not working, then powersteering goes out, and entire car shuts down and goes black when the car is powered off. This seems to be a very common issue within these vehicles.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 14,905 miles · FL

Looses power when sitting at light, doesn't quite shut off, constant belt squealing, engine light coming on, taken back to dealership on 3/21/15 because the engine light came back on, belt still squealing, engine still hesitating and losing power. Dealership replaced knock sensor and drive belt tensioner. Taken back on april 3, squealing still, making a loud sound when you turn the car off, still having hesitation problems. Dealership replaced water pump and harmonic balancer. Taken back again, still hesitating, dying down in power still, making sound when you shut the engine off still. Taken back again, replaced seal in engine that was being sucked into intake. Still having problems with hesitation, power dying down and no pick up or acceleration.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Engine · 5,800 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine warning light suddenly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions where the knock sensor and the oxygen sensor were replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,800.