Battery problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Venture

I have owed the vehicle for 53 days and have to have it towed 4 times and replace fuel pump twice, the battery once. Luckily the pump conked out while parked, and not at an intersection. My wife is pregnant with our third child, and the van has stranded her 4 times. I had the dealership run a check on the past repair history of the van and hey! the pump was replaced (by the previous owner) on 7/6/01 and again on 8/04/01. With the addition of my two pumps, that brings the total to 4, obviously. The van has 38000 miles and four fuel pumps, I think that speaks for itself. I have written a letter to Chevrolet, of course don't expect a favorable response. Another factor of complete irritation is the placement of the battery. It is nearly impossible for an average joe like myself to access the battery to replace it. I had to pay $200 for parts and labor for a battery, which I could replace myself if the thing wasn't designed (seemingly) to prevent owner maintenance. I would definitely not recommend this vehicle to anyone. When it runs it's nice, but unless you want to run the risk of having it towed once every 13 days and paying $520 in repairs and tows while only owing the car for less than two months, purchase something else. Dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-----769737.

Consumer states that the positive post on the battery had a defect and started leaking battery acid.

I purchased my van on 12/26/2000 and drove it home. I had trouble starting the next day, but finally started and I used it. I parked overnight and could not start it on 12/28. It was towed in by dealer on 12/29 and released to me the next day claiming loose battery connection as cause of problem. I used it half day on 12/30 and parked overnight. Again it would not start on 12/31. Dealer took it in today today and van is still with dealer as at this time my mail. I was told the van is in perfect running condition. But now I am not so sure of what to think. I am frustrated and worried about the safety of my family using this van. What am I doing or not doing that could be causing this problem? thank you for giving me the chance to report my problem.