Two problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My car had to have the thermostat, pleninum gasket, intake gasket, egr gasket, valve cover gaskets replaced for the second time since I have had this car. I was told that it was because of the dex-cool antifreeze that is used in these cars warps the gaskets and seals. I am very disappointed that this has happened to my car. I do not have the money to be replacing these gaskets twice. I would like gm to reimburse me some of my finances that have cost to have this problem fixed for the second time. This time it cost me $222. 00 for a rental car and $976. 00 for repairs.
I bought my 1998 chevy Malibu with 51,133 miles on it. It started to leak anti freeze shortly after I bought the car (73,753 miles). It ended up being a replacement of the camshaft sensor, replace water pump, replace rt. C. V shaft and replace seal sleeve. The egr gasket was also replaced. The total cost of this repair was 874. 52 labor and parts included.