One problem related to axle hubs has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1) normal driving conditions, mostly highway. 2) failure of the hub assembly. Very noisy, reduced noise around corners. 3) this hub has been replaced three times and it needs to be replaced again. I have searched for any recalls on this and could not find any. It has been 25000 miles since it was replaced last and this is totally unacceptable and expensive. Was told that continued driving could cause more damage including abs system. Incident date below corresponds to the lastest time hub failed. Have not had it replaced yet, so part is still available.