diff --git a/gc.c b/gc.c
index 9529b2d4a4..8f59f1923d 100644
--- a/gc.c
+++ b/gc.c
@@ -8145,7 +8145,6 @@ gc_verify_compaction_references(VALUE mod)
 
     /* Ensure objects are pinned */
     rb_gc();
-    rb_gc_disable();
 
     gc_compact_heap(objspace);