Anyone a mechanic or good with cars?

[Sightseek]

I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu, which if you research on the internet has a scary list of repairs that Chevy just doesn't seem to want to fix in their new models. (Intake Manifold Gasket est repair $1,000, Ignition Switch goes at 50K $500, Brake pads are too little for weight of car $300, ABS/check engine light comes on and off)

Anyway after going back and forth to the dealer over the summer for my check engine light, which has finally been remedied, my ABS light comes on and off. The dealer said to wait until it stays on if the brakes are working fine, which they are. Finally two days ago, a grinding noise comes from the front wheel area which prompts the ABS light to come on...this happens while driving and not when I am braking.

I've researched on the internet and it sounds like it could be a wheel bearing problem. Anyone know if it sounds like that to you? Also, would you take it to a dealer or somewhere else? Is it a repair that needs immediate attention?

Any help would be grateful.