Two problems related to constant velocity joint have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet, Malibu. The front coil spring broke. There was no shield guard, and it caused the right front cv shaft to break. Also, had to do other repairs. According to the mechanic vehicle could have been involved in serious accident if she drove the vehicle after the coil spring broke. The coil spring could have gone through the front tire, causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
This vechile was been in the shop a minimum of 9 times. This is the 2nd Malibu that I have owned the first one was in the shop just as much if not more. The Chevrolet dealer traded me out, and upgraded me for no extra money ,but this car is no better thatn the first one. I feel that this the worst car that we have every owned and would tell any one never to buy one. I feel very unsafe in this car. No my steering rack is going and the cv boot is leaking.