One problem related to steering gear box shaft pitman has been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The tires are wearing inthe center, while rest of tire show no wear , and because its wears in the center , owner will not notice excessive wear until tire failure. Tire air pressure has not been found to be a contributing factor to this problem, as first thought by local firestone dealers. ( dot number: w2mwaaa039 tire size: 21560r15 ).