Tag: Kubernetes Error Codes

Exit Code 137 in Kubernetes: Causes, Diagnosis, and Fixes

Sep 2, 2025

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Keval Bhogayata

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Exit code 137 in Kubernetes means a container was killed with SIGKILL, usually due to running out of memory (OOMKilled). Learn the common causes, how to diagnose it, and the best fixes to prevent forced pod terminations.

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