←View full Groq status
Groq: Inference Timeout / Model Loading Error
Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 22m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with Groq, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When Groq inference times out, the model took too long to load, initialize, or generate a response. Large models can have cold start times of 30-120 seconds, and inference itself can timeout under load.
Error Signatures
Inference timeoutModel loadingCold start504 Gateway TimeoutRequest timed outModel initialization failedPrediction timed outWorker not readyCommon Causes
- Cold start — model loading into GPU memory
- Model is too large for allocated resources
- Input is too large or complex
- Infrastructure overloaded
- Groq inference endpoint is degraded
✓ How to Fix It
- Increase timeout values in your client
- Use a smaller model variant if available
- Keep the endpoint warm with periodic requests
- Check if auto-scaling is configured
- Reduce input size
- Check this page for infrastructure issues
Groq Resources:
Live Signals
Service Components
Groq API
OperationalRecent Incidents
CRITICAL✓ Resolved
Inference latency spike
Latency increased 10x, averaging 8-10s instead of 200-500ms
4d ago → 4d ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Groq inference timing out?
Large models have cold starts (30-120s). If timeouts persist, the model may need more resources or Groq may be overloaded.
How do I reduce Groq cold start time?
Keep endpoints warm, use smaller models, or use Groq's dedicated/reserved infrastructure.
Is Groq inference slow for everyone?
Check community reports below for real-time performance feedback.