Three problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The rear lamp assembly on both sides of vehicle melted the lights.
Anti theft system light comes on continually on driveing. Yh.
I have had to replace the brake and parking lights many times in less then two years since I bought the car. Also, the molded plastic around the light sockets has melted and water is getting into the light assembly.