Two problems related to starter have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While starting vehicle the ignition was stuck, then caught fire. Consumer took key out of ignition, fire went out, ignition switch had been replaced before this incident. On 16 April 2002 also while starting vehicle the starter caught fire. Please add further details.
Faulty starter caused fire when the vehicle was at a gm authorized service center. Nlm.