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GPT-6 and GPT-5.6 constantly show “Selected model is at capacity” #43706

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@protasovse

What version of Codex CLI is running?

codex-cli 0.153.4

What subscription do you have?

PRO

Which model were you using?

gpt-6, gpt-5.6

What platform is your computer?

Linux 7.0.3-1-MANJARO x86_64 unknown

What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?

No response

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What issue are you seeing?

Since September 7, 2026, GPT-6 and GPT-5.6 models constantly show:

“Selected model is at capacity. Please try a different model.”

The issue occurs in ChatGPT Pro using the desktop web browser. Other models, including GPT-5.4-mini and GPT-5.6 Sol Light, work normally.

Feedback thread ID:
01a07afd-77d9-7d60-b8eb-2fe0e6314a0a

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Uploaded thread: 01a07afd-77d9-7d60-b8eb-2fe0e6314a0a

What is the expected behavior?

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  1. added
    codex-webIssues related to Codex Web
    rate-limitsIssues related to rate limits, quotas, and token usage reporting
    on Sep 8, 2026
  2. protasovse commented on Sep 8, 2026

    @protasovse
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    gpt-5.5 it doesn't work either. This is the second day I've had this problem.

  3. protasovse commented on Sep 8, 2026

    @protasovse
    Author

    https://chatgpt.com/ has the same issue.

  4. fudanglp commented on Sep 11, 2026

    @fudanglp

    same here

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