GMC Savana sales decreased in the United States while increasing in Canada during the fourth quarter of 2020.
- The Savana is sold exclusively in the U.S. and Canada. It is not sold in Mexico, where GM only sells its platform mate, the Chevrolet Express.
GMC Savana Sales - Q4 2020 - United States
In the United States, GMC Savana deliveries totaled 3,099 units in Q4 2020, a decrease of about 1 percent compared to 3,136 units sold in Q4 2019.During the complete 2020 calendar year, Savana sales decreased about 38 percent to 15,108 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2020 / Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANA | -1.18% | 3,099 | 3,136 | -37.64% | 15,108 | 24,226 |
GMC Savana Sales - Q4 2020 - Canada
In Canada, GMC Savana deliveries totaled 1,343 units in Q4 2020, an increase of about 16 percent compared to 1,162 units sold in Q4 2019.During the complete 2020 calendar year, Savana sales decreased about 16 percent to 4,688 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2020 / Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANA | +15.58% | 1,343 | 1,162 | -15.76% | 4,688 | 5,565 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
The slight decrease in GMC Savana sales comes during a time when sales of its corporate twin, the Chevrolet Express, grew nearly 8 percent. Notably, the Express sold roughly six times as many units as the Savana during the fourth quarter. The performance leaves the Savana in last place in its segment in terms of both sales volume and market share.
Leading the segment, and by a wide margin, was the Ford Transit in first place (see Ford Transit sales), followed by the aforementioned Chevy Express (see Chevrolet Express sales) in second, the Ram ProMaster in third, the Ford E-Series (see Ford E-Series sales) in fourth (the model is available exclusively in the cutaway configuration), and the Nissan NV in fifth. The GMC Savana brought up the rear in sixth place. The GMC Savana and Ford E-Series were the only two models in the segment to post a decrease in sales 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 |
On a segment share basis, the Transit accounted for a segment-leading 41 percent, while the Express saw 19 percent. Ram ProMaster claimed 18 percent, E-Series held 13 percent, the NV took 5 percent while the Savana took 3 percent. In fact, Savana sales totaled 1,772 fewer units than the Nissan NV, which will be discontinued in the near future.
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 |
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 |
Combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series totaled 49,701 units, accounting for a 54 percent segment share during the quarter. Meanwhile, GM’s offerings – the Chevy Express and GMC Savana – saw combined deliveries of 21,040 units for 22 percent 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 over 4 percent to 92,672 units in Q4 2020, meaning that Savana sales during the quarter underperformed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
The GMC Savana and Chevy Express are old vehicles that trace their 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.
Even so, the Savana and Express duo continue to perform relatively well in the marketplace, holding their own in the segment. The two vans have a strong reputation for being hard-working, trustworthy and reliable. Further helping the Savana (and Express) 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 Savana/Express 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 Savana will receive 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 Savana and Express 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 GMC Savana sales for Q4 2019, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 79 selling days in Q4 2020 and 78 selling days in 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
If these vans were any older, they’d qualify for a Corona virus vaccine shot
GM at its finest. They will get caught with there pants down and wonder what happened. Then come up with lame stupid excuses. The idea is not to RIDE THE HORSE TO DEATH before moving to the next one. Oh and dont say if it broke bla bla bla how are model T sales doing. GM what a sad bunch of cheap skates…
They’re vans will be Brightdrop.
So is GM going to offer an electric version of this proven platform. They are going to be real surprised in a couple months when the electric Transit comes out and they’ve got nothing. The electric F150 is going to come out and GM still won’t have nothing. I think Mary Berry is just sitting back collecting a pay check. Send her back out to the shop!
I don’t care much for the basic versions these vans,but it’s really cool when they are turned into high top conversion vans. One of my vehicles is a 2015 Chevy Express high top conversion van. There is no way that I would give up this van for a Chevy Suburban or a GMC Yukon. No SUV can compare to a full size high top conversion van when it comes to passenger comfort and space My van is about 8 feet tall, and I can stand up and walk around inside of it. Also,it has satellite tv and the back seat folds into a sofa bed. Name one suv with a back seat that’s big enough to turn into a sofa bed. My favorite thing about this van is how it has mood lights in the ceiling, and it’s beautiful to look at night when someone else is driving for me. These are about like those fancy looking lights found inside a limousine. I just don’t understand why high top conversion vans are not more popular. Maybe it’s because of the lack of advertising.
Expensive that’s why.
Great if you got somebody to drive for you. Hard to come up with a worse vehicle to drive yourself with the giant engine hump/doghouse.
Ford recently recalled the E-series because the hump got so hot, it burned people.
Also makes it more expensive and difficult for any repair work.
My thoughts also. GMC or CHEVY can offer a raised roof or modify the current one with a raised roof and make some meaningful cosmetic changes, offer a V-6 diesel, maybe? 😉
I looked at the Promaster and Transit and GMC/Chevy is offering you waay more for the price. You are paying for their R/D development of the Ford and Ram and why it is higher priced where the GMC/Chevy is already paid for in proven blood, sweat, and tears. Bargain now.
Transit, Sprinter, and ProMaster (Fiat Ducato) have been sold in Europe for decades. In fact, the Transit has been in production since 1965. They’re here because the other manufacturers didn’t want to pay to re-engineer their North American vans.
The only one that looks right is maybe the Promaster. But it’s front-wheel drive. Don’t like FWD. They flip too easy. Lots of videos of the Promaster and Sprinter problems. Some of them wheely serious. Not interested in the Transit. Just too ughlee.
I had a GMC van and used it for extensive delivery of watery material and it held up to a 6 day week schedule for 10 years straight and neither the body nor the engine ever gave up on me and it was previously owned by someone else as I bought it used. Hooked on it ever since.