One problem related to underhood wiring has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While pulling into a gas station vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed to the consumer's in-law house. The insurance investigator determined that the fire was cause by an electrical short. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.