Fixing Kubernetes PersistentVolumeClaim Stuck in Pending State

A PVC in Pending state means Kubernetes couldn’t match it with an available PV.

Steps to Fix:

1. Check PVC status: kubectl get pvc
2. Describe the PVC to see errors: kubectl describe pvc <pvc-name>
3. Check storage class:
   • Is the correct provisioner defined?
   • Is the availability zone supported (especially on AWS/GCP)?

Resolution:
Either:

• Create a matching PersistentVolume manually
• Fix the StorageClass or ensure dynamic provisioning works