It could be the ball bearings or the ball joints or the breaks but not to sure but that's what it was on mine.
Check your power steering fluid.
that is either your front right wheel bearing or your coil spring is turning need new suspension..$$$$
Multifunction lever at the left side of steering wheel?
One way to know that a control arm bushing is bad on a Chevy Malibu is from the noises you will hear when you are driving. You will hear a clunking sound. The steering on the car will also not be as good as it once was. You could also experience drifting of the car as you drive.
I have a2005 malibu and it has electronic steering no fluid needed
Where is the power steering pump located for 2004 malibu
no, there are no power steering filters.
where is the electric power steering pump loca ted on a 2005 chevy malibu 3.5 liter engine
what the difference in the engine for a 2005 chevy Malibu without electric power steering to one with electric power steering
A squeak in the steering of a 2004 Chevy Malibu is often caused by improper lubrication or worn components. Greasing the fittings will often reduce or eliminate the problem.
You can tell if the transmission, in your 1998 Chevy Malibu, is going bad. If there is a whining or clunking noise. The transmission might cause your engine to install when you are stopped with your foot on the brake.
There shouldn't be one. In 2004 Chevy went with electronic motor assisted steering.