Chevy Express sales increased in the United States while decreasing in Canada and Mexico during the second quarter of 2021.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2021 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 12,552 units in Q2 2021, an increase of about 39 percent compared to 9,006 units sold in Q2 2020.In the first six months of the year, Express sales increased about 32 percent to 29,429 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2021 / Q2 2020 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +39.37% | 12,552 | 9,006 | +31.88% | 29,429 | 22,315 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2021 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 293 units in Q2 2021, a decrease of about 35 percent compared to 450 units sold in Q2 2020.In the first six months of the year, Express sales decreased about 20 percent to 1,092 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2021 / Q2 2020 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -34.89% | 293 | 450 | -19.94% | 1,092 | 1,364 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2021 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 29 units in Q2 2021, a decrease of about 33 percent compared to 43 units sold in Q2 2020.In the first six months of the year, Express sales decreased about 19 percent to 96 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2021 / Q2 2020 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -32.56% | 29 | 43 | -19.33% | 96 | 119 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Express sales saw a healthy uptick of nearly 40 percent during Q2 2021, while sales of its corporate twin – the GMC Savana – experienced an even higher 82 percent increase. Despite the sound performance, the Express slid from second to third place in its segment by sales volume, with the Ram ProMaster overtaking its position. Notably, the Express had moved into the second-place position during Q4 2020 and held it during Q1 2021.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q2 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 21 / Q2 20 | Q2 21 | Q2 20 | Q2 21 SHARE | Q2 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +35.21% | 24,262 | 17,944 | 33% | 39% | -5.60% | 51,713 | 54,780 |
| RAM PROMASTER | +129.10% | 18,129 | 7,913 | 25% | 17% | +65.78% | 29,009 | 17,498 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +39.37% | 12,552 | 9,006 | 17% | 19% | +31.88% | 29,429 | 22,315 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +16.55% | 6,762 | 5,802 | 9% | 12% | +9.03% | 17,335 | 15,900 |
| GMC SAVANA | +82.44% | 5,444 | 2,984 | 8% | 6% | +57.56% | 11,291 | 7,166 |
| NISSAN NV | +83.45% | 5,298 | 2,888 | 7% | 6% | +41.66% | 9,372 | 6,616 |
| TOTAL | +55.68% | 72,447 | 46,537 | +19.21% | 148,149 | 124,275 |
Leading the segment by a wide margin was the Ford Transit in first place (see running Ford Transit sales), followed by the aforementioned Ram ProMaster in second. The Chevy Express (see running Chevrolet Express sales) took third, followed by Ford E-Series in fourth (see running Ford E-Series sales), despite the E-Series being available exclusively in the cutaway configuration. The Express’ twin, the GMC Savana, took fifth (see running GMC Sierra sales) while the soon-to-be-discontinued Nissan NV came in sixth place.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q2 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 21 / Q2 20 | Q2 21 | Q2 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +39.37% | 12,552 | 9,006 | +31.88% | 29,429 | 22,315 |
| GMC SAVANA | +82.44% | 5,444 | 2,984 | +57.56% | 11,291 | 7,166 |
| TOTAL | +50.09% | 17,996 | 11,990 | +38.12% | 40,720 | 29,481 |
All models in the segment posted an increase in sales volume during the quarter, and the Transit and Express were the only two models to see their segment shares decrease.
Combined sales of the two GM vans – the Express and Savana – grew 50 percent to 17,996 units in Q2 2021. By comparison, combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series grew nearly 31 percent to 31,024, units. That gives Ford a 42 percent segment share, compared to 25 percent for GM.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q2 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 21 / Q2 20 | Q2 21 | Q2 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +35.21% | 24,262 | 17,944 | -5.60% | 51,713 | 54,780 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +16.55% | 6,762 | 5,802 | +9.03% | 17,335 | 15,900 |
| TOTAL | +30.65% | 31,024 | 23,746 | -2.31% | 69,048 | 70,680 |
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, expanded nearly 56 percent to 72,447 units in Q2 2021, meaning that Express sales significantly underperformed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
The Chevy Express (along with 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.
Similar to Q1 2021, we attribute the uptick in Express sales during the second quarter of 2021 to better availability than compared to the same timeframe last year, which represented the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, availability of the Express didn’t seem to be as plentiful as that of the Ram ProMaster.
Though the Express and Savana continue to perform relatively well in the marketplace, their overall segment share has slipped 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. The Express received 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. For the 2022 model year, the Express will get several minor changes, which we will outline shortly.
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. Additionally, GM will also offer an electric Chevy commercial van.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevy Express sales for Q2 2020, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days for Q2 2021 and 77 selling days for Q2 2020
- 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
Pitiful. Not only is gm getting clapped by the perennial Transit, but worse it is getting clapped by Italian front wheel drive torque steer van.
Also where is Sprinter sales?
This Ram Promaster is actually an American, produced in 2 sites on the continent.
The European version is actually a shared french-italian development and production since 1981. It is currently marketed under five brands: Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel and Vauxhall. Until now, it is produced in only one factory, owned by a company called SEVEL which was formed in 1980 as 50:50 joint-venture of FIAT and Peugeot-Citroën, i.e. it is today 100% owned by the merged company Stellantis.
Still before the merger, PSA decided to build a second European production plant for this van on the site of former GM Manufacturing Poland, then Opel Manufacturing Poland. A new hall or more is being erected next to the old ones where the still current version of Opel/Vauxhall Astra is being built.
BTW, 70.51% of all RV sold in Germany are built on this platform. Some RV manufacturers have a factory right next tobthe SEVEL plant in Italy.
So it is a bit more than Italian.
Yeah, good question: where is the Sprinter?
BTW, is this marketed in the USA as Mercedes Sprinter or as Freightliner Sprinter?
Mercedes apparently does not break out Sprinter numbers.
Beautiful rig, best in class interior!
Damn it GM
I checked inventories on a 3500 work van with 6.6 and standard wheel base and my dealer said there was NONE in the US inventory. Sad.. Can’t sell if you don’t have it..
wow
Is it not possible to order it and wait?
Remember the good old days when you could buy a rear wheel drive full body on frame GM muscle car with a 300+ HP V8 with almost 400 ft. Lbs. of torque? What great muscle cars. Mom and Dad would take us on family vacations. We towed stuff with them and when we got to driving age we would take them out and go drag racing with them. Hmmm… GM van rear wheel drive, over 400 HP, almost 500 lb. ft, of torque, V8 engine, modern electronics, modern brakes and suspension. Sounds like a muscle car you can live in. Wenzville, open up your plant and start building these perfect vehicles again.
It’s Time that gm passenger vans get and update especially with there seats there are terrible not enough cushion and not enough room for 3 people on a seat an d not enough leg
Cause we have 2 1is a 2013 2014 both of the vans I had to put more foam not enough comfortable
CEO dropped the ball again worrying about China too much.
When adding both GM brands, the distance to the Ram ProMaster becomes quite small.
Mary Barra and her band of lazy mindless executives, more worried about following in last place with electrification than making a good high roof can so you can take the sales away from the competitors. Shows that sales are not important. Just keep working on that golf game.
The lack of a high roof is sooo frustrating but apparently the whole van had to be redesigned to make one. The next van will surely have one – but will it be all electric. My guess is yes – GM abandons the internal combustion van. On the other hand, GM may decide that the internal combustion engine has a good ten years to go and actually build a new van. That would be nice.
May I remind readers of this from the article:
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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.
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And as far as I understand, “Brightdrop” is not only the van, but a complete system for delivery.
I inquired about that and the sales manager said that GM was not accepting orders.