Chevy Express sales increased in the United States while decreasing in Canada and Mexico during the fourth quarter of 2020.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q4 2020 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 17,941 units in Q4 2020, an increase of about 8 percent compared to 16,652 units sold in Q4 2019.During the complete 2020 calendar year, Express sales decreased about 29 percent to 55,131 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2020 / Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +7.74% | 17,941 | 16,652 | -28.82% | 55,131 | 77,457 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q4 2020 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 788 units in Q4 2020, a decrease of about 18 percent compared to 965 units sold in Q4 2019.During the complete 2020 calendar year, Express sales decreased about 34 percent to 2,769 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2020 / Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -18.34% | 788 | 965 | -34.20% | 2,769 | 4,208 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q4 2020 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 49 units in Q4 2020, a decrease of about 41 percent compared to 83 units sold in Q4 2019.During the complete 2020 calendar year, Express sales decreased about 38 percent to 226 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2020 / Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -40.96% | 49 | 83 | -38.08% | 226 | 365 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q4 2020 - Brazil
In Brazil, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 0 units in Q4 2020.During the complete 2020 calendar year, Express sales were flat at 0 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2020 / Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | * | 0 | * | * | 0 | 0 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Express sales saw a healthy 8 percent uptick during Q4 2020 while sales of its corporate twin – the GMC Savana – experienced a slight decline of 1 percent. The performance enables the Express to take second place in its segment by sales volume after falling to third place during the prior quarter.
Leading the segment by a wide margin was the Ford Transit in first place (see running Ford Transit sales), followed by the Chevy Express in second (see running Chevrolet Express sales). The Ram ProMaster followed in third, followed by Ford E-Series in fourth (see running Ford E-Series sales), despite the Ford offering being available exclusively in the cutaway configuration). The soon-to-be-discontinued Nissan NV came in fifth place while the Express’ twin, the GMC Savana, took fifth (see running GMC Sierra sales). All models in the segment except for the Ford E-Series and GMC Savana posted an increase in sales volume during the quarter.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q4 2020 - United States
| MODEL | Q4 20 / Q4 19 | Q4 20 | Q4 19 | Q4 20 SHARE | Q4 19 SHARE | YTD 20 / YTD 19 | YTD 20 | YTD 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +2.71% | 37,886 | 36,885 | 41% | 41% | -14.50% | 131,556 | 153,868 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +7.74% | 17,941 | 16,652 | 19% | 19% | -28.82% | 55,131 | 77,457 |
| RAM PROMASTER | +12.92% | 17,060 | 15,108 | 18% | 17% | -10.38% | 50,556 | 56,409 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -7.96% | 11,815 | 12,837 | 13% | 14% | -17.89% | 37,001 | 45,063 |
| NISSAN NV | +12.08% | 4,871 | 4,346 | 5% | 5% | -23.85% | 15,247 | 20,022 |
| GMC SAVANA | -1.18% | 3,099 | 3,136 | 3% | 4% | -37.64% | 15,108 | 24,226 |
| TOTAL | +4.17% | 92,672 | 88,964 | -19.21% | 304,599 | 377,045 |
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, expanded 4 percent to 92,672 units in Q4 2020, meaning that Express sales slightly outpaced the segment average.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q4 2020 - United States
| MODEL | Q4 20 / Q4 19 | Q4 20 | Q4 19 | YTD 20 / YTD 19 | YTD 20 | YTD 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +7.74% | 17,941 | 16,652 | -28.82% | 55,131 | 77,457 |
| GMC SAVANA | -1.18% | 3,099 | 3,136 | -37.64% | 15,108 | 24,226 |
| TOTAL | +6.33% | 21,040 | 19,788 | -30.92% | 70,239 | 101,683 |
Combined sales of the two GM vans – the Express and Savana – grew 6.3 percent to 21,040 units in Q4 2020. By comparison, combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series were flat at 49,701, units. That gives Ford a 54 percent segment share versus 22 percent for GM.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q4 2020 - United States
| MODEL | Q4 20 / Q4 19 | Q4 20 | Q4 19 | YTD 20 / YTD 19 | YTD 20 | YTD 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +2.71% | 37,886 | 36,885 | -14.50% | 131,556 | 153,868 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -7.96% | 11,815 | 12,837 | -17.89% | 37,001 | 45,063 |
| TOTAL | -0.04% | 49,701 | 49,722 | -15.27% | 168,557 | 198,931 |
The GM Authority Take
The Chevy Express (and the GMC Savana) is an old vehicle that traces its roots to the 1990s. In fact, the duo is the oldest vehicle in the segment, and by a wide margin. They’re also the oldest GM vehicles currently in production.
We attribute the uptick in Express sales during the fourth quarter of 2020 to better availability, enabling dealers to satisfy fleet and commercial orders.
Though the Express and Savana continue to perform relatively well in the marketplace, their segment share has been slipping over the past few years. The two vans have a strong reputation for being hard-working, trustworthy and reliable. Further helping the Express (and Savana) are well-established offerings from upfitters that prepare or modify the van for various commercial-purpose duties. The accessible purchase price and low operating cost is another factor responsible for the ongoing success of the Express/Savana duo.
Additionally, 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 product. Looking ahead, the Express receives several improvements for the 2021 model year, headlined by the replacement of the archaic Vortec 6.0L V8 L96 engine (and its LC8 gaseous variant) with the new 6.6L V8 L8T motor.
As far as we know, GM plans to produce the Express and Savana in their current forms until at least 2023, as GM Authority was first to exclusively report. That timeline could be extended, if GM feels the need to do so. Meanwhile, an indirect replacement for the Express and Savana is part of GM’s electric vehicle plans and will come at least in the form of the BrightDrop EV600, and potentially in the BrightDrop ERLV.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevy Express sales for Q4 2019, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 79 selling days for Q4 2020 and 78 selling days for Q4 2019
- 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 information have been continuously declined.
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Comments
This is my dream vehicle, I wet my pants every time I see one!
Please bring back vans for families and not just commercial sales.
yes this thing backs back to when T-Rex roamed the planet. One thing for sure GM has gotten its money out of it.
This is the best-looking best-made van out there. Very reliable, very well made, very durable. The one by RAM is positively revolting and the Transit should win ugh-liest van ever made. I would hate to be seen driving one. I would only like GMC to put a bigger diesel engine in it.
You can still order a 12 seat passenger version, however, it still as if if was year y2k. No leather, no infotainment system and only four colors.
I have a 2002 Savana 3500 I bought new. I would not trade it for anything. I rebuilt the engine is 165000 MI other than that and maintenance it hasn’t cost me a penny. The only thing I don’t like about it is the paint peeling. So when it becomes time for a new one I will have to check on the paint before I buy a new GMC.
2023! Yuck! C’mon GM – please upgrade my favorite van more quickly.