Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on highway travelling approximately 70mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission failed. Ts.
Pivot drive assembly seized causing the wipers/ transmission to fail but the dealer stated it was not covered under NHTSA campaign id number: 01v068000.