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JotaU
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

MacBook Pro 14-inch experiences kernel panics during startup

Hello,

I have a MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 with Golden Gate 27.2.1 with all the current updates and it keeps doing Kernel panics when I turn it on, one after another. Eventually it turns on but after several Kernels. I say Kernel becaue that's the name I found when I google the behavior. The fact is that the computer fails to start up; it shuts down during the process with the Apple logo, and the progress bar hardly moving over a black screen.

I have just a few softwares installed, not external monitors, hubs, and Thunderbolt/USB-C docks connected.

I would apreciate any help with this.


Jorge

Posted on Nov 10, 2026 4:50 AM

3 replies

leroydouglas
User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)

Nov 10, 2026 10:36 AM in response to JotaU


ref:

If your Mac starts up to an Apple logo or progress bar - Apple Support


A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support may get past some anomalies to investigate further.



Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon— run the first AID

Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support


How to reinstall macOS

Recovery (both M1/M2/M3/M4 and Intel) — How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


If it is a hardware issue take it in—


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support







JotaU Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Nov 10, 2026 4:51 PM in response to leroydouglas

Thanks, I reinstalled macOS but the problem persists



Grant Bennet-Alder
User level: Level 10 (148,617 points)

Nov 10, 2026 5:06 PM in response to JotaU

OK, that rules out damaged MacOS as the source of the problem.


Now Restart in safe mode, using the article linked above.


'Works in Safe mode, Fails in regular mode' implies

"It's something you added."



Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391875