Two problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine failure. Engine would intermittently stop while vehicle was in motion, it would eventually restart. On the fifth occurence it would not restart (traveling 55mph in middle of s-curve. ) the only indication of a problem was when it was realized that power steering was lost and theft system and check engine indicators were on.
Engine failed. Yh.