Chevrolet Express sales increased in the United States and in Canada in August 2017.
Chevrolet Express Sales - August 2017 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 6,940 units in August 2017, an increase of about 4 percent compared to 6,659 units sold in August 2016.In the first eight months of the year, Express sales increased about 7 percent to 47,314 units.
| MODEL | AUG 2017 / AUG 2016 | AUGUST 2017 | AUGUST 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +4.22% | 6,940 | 6,659 | +7.32% | 47,314 | 44,088 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - August 2017 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 403 units in August 2017, an increase of about 44 percent compared to 280 units sold in August 2016.In the first eight months of the year, Express sales increased about 20 percent to 2,842 units.
| MODEL | AUG 2017 / AUG 2016 | AUGUST 2017 | AUGUST 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +43.93% | 403 | 280 | +19.87% | 2,842 | 2,371 |
The GM Authority Take
Despite its old age, the tried-and-true Chevrolet Express was second in its segment in terms of sales volume in August, behind the much more modern Ford Transit (down 15 percent to 10,172 units) and ahead of the Ford E-Series (up about 4 percent to 4,894 units), which is available only as a cutaway. The Express was also ahead of the Ram ProMaster Van (up about 45 percent to 4,589 units), GMC Savana and Nissan NV.
We attribute the Express’ August sales performance to healthy fleet orders, driven by the model’s consistency (read: sameness), which makes it easier and less expensive to up-fit for various commercial duties. In addition, we believe that the 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel LWN engine and 8-speed automatic transmission (M5U) have generated increased interest in the model. Both features were introduced for the 2017 model year.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - August 2017 - United States
| MODEL | AUG 17 / AUG 16 | AUGUST 17 | AUGUST 16 | YTD 17 / YTD 16 | YTD 17 | YTD 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | -15.18% | 10,172 | 11,993 | -21.13% | 80,292 | 101,808 |
| EXPRESS | +4.22% | 6,940 | 6,659 | +7.32% | 47,314 | 44,088 |
| E-SERIES | +3.77% | 4,894 | 4,716 | -0.82% | 35,824 | 36,122 |
| PROMASTER | +44.81% | 4,589 | 3,169 | +21.46% | 28,332 | 23,326 |
| SAVANA | +169.94% | 1,868 | 692 | +60.59% | 20,703 | 12,892 |
| NV | -3.77% | 1,377 | 1,431 | +1.45% | 12,162 | 11,988 |
| TOTAL | +4.12% | 29,840 | 28,660 | -2.43% | 224,627 | 230,224 |
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, grew about 4 percent to 29,840 units in August. During the first eight months of 2017, segment sales decreased 2.43 percent to 224,627 units.
About Chevrolet Express
The Chevrolet Express is a line of full-size vans offered in cargo, passenger, and cutaway configurations. It slots above the Chevrolet City Express compact van, which is currently sourced from Nissan.
The first-generation Express ran from the 1996-2002 model years and was based on the GMT 600 platform. In 2003, an updated model was launched on what is known as the GMT 610 platform. This updated model remains on sale today, albeit the range has undergone a few updates to powertrain and minor styling changes. The Express also has a GMC-badged twin – the GMC Savana.
It is currently unclear whether or when General Motors will overhaul the Express, which is showing its age. The 2018 model year will represent its 16th year on the market.
The Chevrolet Express is built primarily at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri operated by GM USA. In early 2017, Navistar began contract assembly of the Express cutaway in its factory in Ohio, as GM aims to boost the model’s production and supply.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Express August 2016 sales
- There were 27 selling days in August 2017 and 26 selling days in August 2016
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Comments
Alex,
Any word on replacements for these dinosaurs?
Greg — no, nothing yet on the replacements. But there is this:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2017/09/2018-chevy-express-2018-gmc-savana-get-new-base-engine-and-8-speed-transmission/
With E-Logs coming up mandatory at the end of this year, I would guess many commercial buyers are opting for 3/4 ton trucks or 1 ton Express vans with the max GVWR of 9900, which would get them under DOT regulations.
Drove a few these at work since 1996. With V8 they had some pep. Road nice on highways.
Why aren’t we seeing a significant rise in Colorado and Express production now that the cutaway vans are out of Wentzville?
Because the cutaways are not “out” of Wentzville.
Navistar is making the cutaways for GM in Ohio, while Wentzville continues to make them as well. The contract production by Navistar of the cutaways was meant to increase capacity of said cutaways… not to increase capacity of the midsize trucks. We spent a great deal of time with GM on the phone about this… and double, triple, and quadruple checked this.
Hope that helps 🙂
Thanks for the info, I just expected sales to go up more than they have with the added capacity.
Yeah, I understand. But looking at those year-to-date sales figures for the Express and Savana, sales are up 7 and 60 percent, respectively. I think those are significant gains for a product of this age.