Chevrolet Express sales decreased in the United States and increased in Canada in October 2017.
Chevrolet Express Sales - October 2017 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 4,724 units in October 2017, a decrease of about 13 percent compared to 5,459 units sold in October 2016.In the first ten months of the year, Express sales increased about 6 percent to 58,552 units.
| MODEL | OCT 2017 / OCT 2016 | OCTOBER 2017 | OCTOBER 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -13.46% | 4,724 | 5,459 | +6.05% | 58,552 | 55,210 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - October 2017 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 488 units in October 2017, an increase of about 17 percent compared to 418 units sold in October 2016.In the first ten months of the year, Express sales increased about 31 percent to 4,126 units.
| MODEL | OCT 2017 / OCT 2016 | OCTOBER 2017 | OCTOBER 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +16.75% | 488 | 418 | +31.28% | 4,126 | 3,143 |
The GM Authority Take
Sales of the aging aged Chevy Express family lagged the segment in October, placing it in second place behind the Ford Transit (see Ford Transit sales). Notably, the significantly more modern Transit sold more than twice as many units as the Express in October.
Moreover, the Ford E-Series – which is the same kind of product as the Express from an age and vehicle kind standpoint – was nipping on the Express’ heels in October, with 459 fewer deliveries. We should note that the E-Series is available exclusively as a cutaway van.
The Ram ProMaster Van came in fourth place with 2,638 deliveries (see Ram ProMaster sales), while the Express’ platform mate – the GMC Savana – took fifth with 1,845 deliveries. (see GMC Savana sales). The Nissan NV rounded out the segment in sixth (and last) place with 1,204 deliveries.
We attribute the Express’ rather lackluster October sales performance to decreased fleet orders. What’s more, the figures clearly show that the market is favoring the newer van offerings such as the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster. Even so, the Express’ sameness across the last two decades make 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 - October 2017 - United States
| MODEL | OCT 17 / OCT 16 | OCTOBER 17 | OCTOBER 16 | YTD 17 / YTD 16 | YTD 17 | YTD 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | +0.86% | 10,290 | 10,202 | -15.21% | 104,128 | 122,809 |
| EXPRESS | -13.46% | 4,724 | 5,459 | +6.05% | 58,552 | 55,210 |
| E-SERIES | -7.12% | 4,265 | 4,592 | +0.25% | 44,899 | 44,787 |
| PROMASTER | -41.38% | 2,638 | 4,500 | +11.38% | 34,576 | 31,044 |
| SAVANA | +142.76% | 1,845 | 760 | +77.49% | 26,013 | 14,656 |
| NV | -11.47% | 1,204 | 1,360 | +0.37% | 14,798 | 14,743 |
| TOTAL | -7.10% | 24,966 | 26,873 | -0.10% | 282,966 | 283,249 |
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, contracted 7 percent in October and is relatively flat in the first ten months of 2017 at 282,966 sales.
About Chevrolet Express
2016 Chevy Express Passenger van
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 October 2016 sales
- In the United States, there were 25 selling days in October 2017 and 26 selling days in October 2016
- In Canada, there were 24 selling days in October 2017 and 25 selling days in October 2016
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Comments
GM does nothing to promote these vehicles so what do they expect? Still a good solid work truck that just a little updating of features would keep it very competitive. The way it’s being left to die on the vine leaves me with bad memories of Pontiac and Oldsmobile!
They’re boring but they make sense for businesses. And as long as GM is mating the 2.8 Dmax to an 8-speed in these vans, why not do the same for the Canyon and Colorado? They’re even built in the same Wentzville plant.