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The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva doesn't have any unique air conditioning issues compared to other vehicles, so you don't need to worry about that. Potential issues you might face are typical and could happen with any vehicle, such as a refrigerant leak, climate controls not working correctly, or the A/C compressor failing. One strange problem I've experienced is a rabbit chewing through the A/C clutch cable, which isn't something you'd expect to need an exterminator for under the hood! Usually, though, you might just encounter a simple hose leak for refrigerant loss or broken knobs for the climate control. The costly problem you want to avoid is the compressor failing, which can be indicated by warm air coming from the vents and unusual noises like squealing or grinding from the compressor.
While there are numerous possible causes for a malfunctioning air conditioning system in your 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, the three main culprits are a refrigerant leak, an electrical problem with the climate control system, or a faulty air conditioning compressor.