[MODEL] 529 Overloaded errors on Claude Code since morning - Max subscriber affected
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Type of Behavior Issue
Claude modified files I didn't ask it to modify
What You Asked Claude to Do
Issue
Getting persistent 529 Overloaded errors in Claude Code since ~06:30 UTC on March 18, 2026.
Errors have continued for over 3 hours with no recovery.
Environment
- Plan: Claude Max subscriber
- Tool: Claude Code (terminal, Mac)
- Terminal: Warp
- Error: 529 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"overloaded_error","message":"Overloaded"}}
Impact
Cannot continue active development work. GSD framework keeps retrying but never succeeds.
Steps to reproduce
- Open Claude Code in terminal
- Run any /gsd: command
- Receive 529 Overloaded error repeatedly
Notes
Anthropic status page shows March 18 incident resolved at 00:25 UTC,
but errors are still occurring for Max subscribers on Claude Code.
What Claude Actually Did
Issue
Getting persistent 529 Overloaded errors in Claude Code since ~06:30 UTC on March 18, 2026.
Errors have continued for over 3 hours with no recovery.
Environment
- Plan: Claude Max subscriber
- Tool: Claude Code (terminal, Mac)
- Terminal: Warp
- Error: 529 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"overloaded_error","message":"Overloaded"}}
Impact
Cannot continue active development work. GSD framework keeps retrying but never succeeds.
Steps to reproduce
- Open Claude Code in terminal
- Run any /gsd: command
- Receive 529 Overloaded error repeatedly
Notes
Anthropic status page shows March 18 incident resolved at 00:25 UTC,
but errors are still occurring for Max subscribers on Claude Code.
Expected Behavior
Issue
Getting persistent 529 Overloaded errors in Claude Code since ~06:30 UTC on March 18, 2026.
Errors have continued for over 3 hours with no recovery.
Environment
- Plan: Claude Max subscriber
- Tool: Claude Code (terminal, Mac)
- Terminal: Warp
- Error: 529 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"overloaded_error","message":"Overloaded"}}
Impact
Cannot continue active development work. GSD framework keeps retrying but never succeeds.
Steps to reproduce
- Open Claude Code in terminal
- Run any /gsd: command
- Receive 529 Overloaded error repeatedly
Notes
Anthropic status page shows March 18 incident resolved at 00:25 UTC,
but errors are still occurring for Max subscribers on Claude Code.
Files Affected
Permission Mode
Accept Edits was ON (auto-accepting changes)
Can You Reproduce This?
Yes, every time with the same prompt
Steps to Reproduce
_No response_
Claude Model
Sonnet
Relevant Conversation
Impact
Critical - Data loss or corrupted project
Claude Code Version
claude --version 2.1.78 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Additional Context
_No response_
18 Comments
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🤖 Generated with Claude Code
+1 since 11am in the Netherlands.
same
529 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"overloaded_error","message":"Overloaded"},"request_id":"req_011CZAZHy2U4e5aWh1GGFKyw"}
🤚 same
same
same
Same from Florida, 2 sessions, same behavior.
date --utc
Wed Mar 18 12:40:10 PM UTC 2026
Same
same
Appears Opus specific. Switched to sonnet and that works
(if you are pro max don't switch to sonnet 1.0m context - that still says will bill overages even though I thought they made that standard too)
Confirmed - changing to Sonnet 4.6 effort high - worked.
date --utc
Wed Mar 18 12:42:53 PM UTC 2026
same
https://status.claude.com - incident was resolved
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