Chevrolet Express sales decreased in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the fourth quarter of 2019.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q4 2019 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 16,652 units in Q4 2019, a decrease of about 26 percent compared to 22,543 units sold in Q4 2018.During the complete 2019 calendar year, Express sales decreased about 5 percent to 77,457 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2019 / Q4 2018 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -26.13% | 16,652 | 22,543 | -4.66% | 77,457 | 81,239 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q4 2019 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 965 units in Q4 2019, a decrease of about 29 percent compared to 1,356 units sold in Q4 2018.During the complete 2019 calendar year, Express sales decreased about 11 percent to 4,208 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2019 / Q4 2018 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -28.83% | 965 | 1,356 | -11.17% | 4,208 | 4,737 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q4 2019 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 83 units in Q4 2019, a decrease of about 54 percent compared to 179 units sold in Q4 2018.During the complete 2019 calendar year, Express sales decreased about 42 percent to 365 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2019 / Q4 2018 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -53.63% | 83 | 179 | -42.06% | 365 | 630 |
Competitive Sales Comparison
Chevrolet Express sales enabled the vehicle to maintain the second-place position in its segment by sales volume during Q4 2019, behind the Ford Transit in first place (see Ford Transit sales). The Express outsold the Ram ProMaster (see Ram ProMaster sales), Ford E-Series (see Ford E-Series sales), the Nissan NV as well as the Express’ corporate cousin twin, the GMC Savana (see GMC Savana sales).
The Ford Transit accounted for 41 percent of the segment, the Express saw 19 percent, the Ram ProMaster accounted for 17 percent, Ford E-Series saw 14 percent, Nissan NV got 5 percent while the GMC Savana was at 4 percent.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q4 2019 - United States
| MODEL | Q4 19 / Q4 18 | Q4 19 | Q4 18 | Q4 19 SHARE | Q4 18 SHARE | YTD 19 / YTD 18 | YTD 19 | YTD 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +17.73% | 36,885 | 31,331 | 41% | 36% | +11.67% | 153,868 | 137,794 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -26.13% | 16,652 | 22,543 | 19% | 26% | -4.66% | 77,457 | 81,239 |
| RAM PROMASTER | +0.66% | 15,108 | 15,009 | 17% | 17% | +21.05% | 56,409 | 46,600 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +12.73% | 12,837 | 11,387 | 14% | 13% | -5.99% | 45,063 | 47,936 |
| NISSAN NV | -5.58% | 4,346 | 4,603 | 5% | 5% | +18.46% | 20,022 | 16,902 |
| GMC SAVANA | +7.95% | 3,136 | 2,905 | 4% | 3% | +23.07% | 24,226 | 19,684 |
| TOTAL | +1.35% | 88,964 | 87,778 | +7.68% | 377,045 | 350,155 |
It’s also worth noting that combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series totaled 49,722 units, accounting for 55 percent segment share during the quarter. Meanwhile, GM’s offerings, the Chevy Express and GMC Savana, saw cumulative deliveries of 19,788 units for a 23 percent segment share, significantly less than that of the Blue Oval.
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, expanded 1.35 percent to 88,964 units in Q4 2019. As such, Chevrolet Express sales during the quarter underperformed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
The Express is a very old model that traces its roots to the 1990s. In fact, it’s the oldest product in the Chevrolet lineup, and by a wide margin. Even so, it remains a solid seller for Chevrolet and General Motors, and the fact that the Express (and Savana) continue to garner as many deliveries is quite impressive given that GM’s twin vans are the oldest vehicles in the segment and have seen very few changes over the past two decades.
We attribute the steep drop in Express sales during the fourth quarter to reduced availability as a result of the UAW labor strike. The walkout lasted 40 days, negatively impacting supply and Chevrolet’s ability to deliver the vehicles to customers, particularly on the fleet and commercial level. That said, the aforementioned strike appears to have impacted GMC Savana sales less significantly than those of the Express. The discrepancy could potentially be explained by the timing of fleet order deliveries.
Despite the sharp drop in fourth-quarter deliveries, the Express saw only a 4.66% decrease in sales volume during the complete 2019 calendar year. We attribute the model’s sustained sales performance to the product being a proven workhorse in the marketplace and cost-effective to buy, upfit, operate and maintain, despite the availability of significantly newer and more competitive products such as the Ford Transit, Nissan NV and Fiat/Ram ProMaster.
Working in the Express’ favor are well-established upfitter products and processes that prepare or modify the vehicle for various commercial duties. We also believe that the introduction of the 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel LWN engine and 8-speed automatic transmission (M5U), introduced for the 2017 model year, has generated increased interest in the model. That said, the Express’ success could dwindle in the market as the competition continues to offer newer vehicles. Luckily, it seems that GM is working on a replacement, and it will very likely be battery electric.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Express sales for Q4 2018
- In the United States, there were 78 selling days in Q4 2019 and 77 selling days in Q4 2018
- Sales numbers for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van are not available, since the Mercedes-Benz Vans division does not break out sales by model. Requests to provide the sales data have been continuously declined.
This report was brought to you in collaboration with our sister publication, Ford Authority.
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2016 Chevy Express Passenger van
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 was sourced from Nissan but has been discontinued after the 2018 model year.
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 2019 model year will represent its 17th year on the market.
Sold primarily to fleet customers, 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 Springfield, Ohio, as part of GM's plan to boost the model's production and supply.
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