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Scenario #375
Storage
Kubernetes v1.23, GKE
Default StorageClass Prevents PVC Binding to Custom Class
A PVC remained in Pending because the default StorageClass kept getting assigned instead of a custom one.
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What Happened
PVC YAML didn’t specify storageClassName, so the default one was used.
Diagnosis Steps
- 1PVC described with wrong StorageClass.
- 2Events: no matching PV.
Root Cause
Default StorageClass mismatch with intended PV type.
Fix/Workaround
• Explicitly set storageClassName in the PVC.Lessons Learned
Implicit defaults can cause hidden behavior.
How to Avoid
- 1Always specify StorageClass explicitly in manifests.
- 2Audit your cluster’s default classes.