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U.S. GM Van Sales Grow 30 Percent During Q1 2021

By Francisco Cruz

June 30, 2021 3:04 pm

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GM van sales rose nearly eight percent to 22,724 units in the United States during the first quarter of 2021.

Sales Numbers - GM Van Sales - Q1 2021 - United States

MODEL Q1 21 / Q1 20 Q1 21 Q1 20 Q1 21 SHARE Q1 20 SHARE
CHEVROLET EXPRESS +26.81% 16,877 13,309 74% 76%
GMC SAVANA +39.81% 5,847 4,182 26% 24%
TOTAL +29.92% 22,724 17,491

Both GM vans – the Chevy Express sales as well as GMC Savana sales – experienced growth during the opening quarter of 2021. The growth is rather impressive considering the age of the nameplates, as the duo is the oldest vehicle in its segment, and by a wide margin. In fact, the two vans are also the oldest GM vehicles currently in production.

The Express totaled 16,877 units for a 27 percent increase in sales volume. The performance enables the Express to hold on to the second spot in its segment by sales volume after retaking the position back during Q4 2020. Notably, the Ford Transit led in first place (see running Ford Transit sales) by a wide margin.

Meanwhile, Savana sales totaled 5,847 units for a 40 percent increase in sales volume. The growth in GMC Savana sales moves it into fifth place in its segment. Notably, the Ram ProMaster followed the Express in third, with the Ford E-Series (see Ford E-Series sales) coming in fourth (the model is available exclusively in the cutaway configuration).

While GM van sales were healthy, it’s worth noting that its cross-town rival, the Ford Motor Company, posted 38,024 combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series. The performance gives The Blue Oval a 50 percent segment share, compared to 30 percent for GM.

The Express and Savana 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.

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 GM van sales for Q1 2020, unless noted otherwise
  • In the United States, there were 74 selling days in Q1 2021 and 76 selling days in Q1 2020
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  1. I would like to see if Chevy is going after the mid size business with targeted business goals WITH THE CHEVROLET COLORADO TRUCK… I am interested in a midsized truck soon… I would love my last vehicle to be a Chevy as my first vehicle was a used 1947 Chevrolet & my First New Car was a 1960 Chevrolet Impala Conv… Just look at what Ford is doing with the Ranger & now their New Maverick.. Also even Hyundai is getting into the small truck market with their new Santa Cruz..

    Thanks

    Ken

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  2. Sadly no longer the innovator but a follower

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    1. C’mon Ken, get with the program. It’s about gender-equity-inclusion and rainbow flags. Because they’re so much of the market.

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