Three problems related to front suspension wheel bearing have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving consumer heard grinding noise coming from front of vehicle, dealer found wheel bearings needed to be replaced on right front.
When riding over bumps or using brakes, there was a vibration noise present. This was due to faulty wheel bearings and hubs.
Wheel bearing failed. Nlm.