Error3 reports
Fix ValueError
in vLLM
✅ Solution
ValueError in vllm often arises from unexpected data types or missing keys/attributes during model loading or inference, particularly related to model configuration, weights, or data processing. Inspect the traceback to identify the specific problematic variable or key, and ensure its type and value align with what the vllm/model expects, potentially by correcting the config file or data preprocessing steps. If loading weights, verify the existence and correctness of required weight files.
Related Issues
Real GitHub issues where developers encountered this error:
[Bug]: --runner pooling --convert classify crashes with ValueError on Qwen3-Reranker-8B due to missing score.weightMay 19, 2026
[Bug]: --runner draft and --runner generate silently accepted for embedding models but crash during weight loading with opaque ValueErrorMay 19, 2026
[Bug]: Streaming response killed by ValueError from Prometheus Counter due to negative LMCache statsMay 19, 2026
Timeline
First reported:May 19, 2026
Last reported:May 19, 2026