One problem related to rear window wiper washer linkages has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving during ice storms in January 2007 the windshield wipers quit working due to a broken pivot housing on the passenger's side. The same defect was covered in NHTSA recall campaign 01v068000. However, because I lived outside the salt belt,Chevrolet will not cover the repair of this manufacturer's defect. I am fearful, but forced to, drive in rain storms without working windshield wipers. The manufacturer has been completely arrogant about helping in this situation for the last 5 months.