Chevy Express Sales Lost Six Percent Segment Share During Q3 2021
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Chevy Express sales decreased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the third quarter of 2021.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2021 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 7,160 units in Q3 2021, a decrease of about 52 percent compared to 14,875 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Express sales decreased about 2 percent to 36,589 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -51.87% | 7,160 | 14,875 | -1.62% | 36,589 | 37,190 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2021 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 277 units in Q3 2021, a decrease of about 55 percent compared to 617 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Express sales decreased about 31 percent to 1,369 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -55.11% | 277 | 617 | -30.89% | 1,369 | 1,981 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2021 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 12 units in Q3 2021, a decrease of about 79 percent compared to 58 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Express sales decreased about 39 percent to 108 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -79.31% | 12 | 58 | -38.98% | 108 | 177 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Express sales fell 52 percent during Q3 2021. Only one model – the Express’ corporate twin, the GMC Savana – saw sales fall even faster at 54 percent. Consequently, the Express dropped a spot in the sales ranks to fourth place in its segment, outsold by cross-town rivals Ford and Ram.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q3 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | Q3 21 SHARE | Q3 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -30.35% | 27,086 | 38,890 | 40% | 44% | -15.88% | 78,799 | 93,670 |
| RAM PROMASTER | +26.07% | 20,168 | 15,998 | 30% | 18% | +46.81% | 49,177 | 33,496 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -1.66% | 9,132 | 9,286 | 13% | 11% | +5.09% | 26,467 | 25,186 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -51.87% | 7,160 | 14,875 | 11% | 17% | -1.62% | 36,589 | 37,190 |
| GMC SAVANA | -54.26% | 2,215 | 4,843 | 3% | 6% | +12.47% | 13,506 | 12,009 |
| NISSAN NV | -48.80% | 1,925 | 3,760 | 3% | 4% | +8.88% | 11,297 | 10,376 |
| TOTAL | -22.78% | 67,686 | 87,652 | +1.84% | 215,835 | 211,927 |
The Ford Transit continued in first place (see running Ford Transit sales) with a 27,086 sales for a 40 percent segment share, down from 44 percent year-over-year. The Ram ProMaster strengthened its second place spot with 20,168 sales for a healthy 30 percent share, up from 18 percent year-over-year. The Blue Oval’s second entry, the Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales), took third place with 9,132 deliveries for a 13 percent share. This is in spite of the E-Series being available exclusively in the cutaway configuration.
The Chevy Express (see running Chevrolet Express sales) slipped to fourth place, with 7,160 deliveries for an 11 percent share, down from 17 percent in the year-ago quarter. The Express aforementioned twin, the GMC Savanna (see running GMC Savanna sales), followed in fifth with 2,215 deliveries and a slim 3 percent share, down from six percent year-over-year. The Nissan NV maintained its last place showing with 1,925 deliveries for a similar three percent share. The vehicle will soon be discontinued as Nissan plans to exit the commercial van segment.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q3 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -51.87% | 7,160 | 14,875 | -1.62% | 36,589 | 37,190 |
| GMC SAVANA | -54.26% | 2,215 | 4,843 | +12.47% | 13,506 | 12,009 |
| TOTAL | -52.45% | 9,375 | 19,718 | +1.82% | 50,095 | 49,199 |
All models in the full-size van segment except for one posted a decrease in sales volume during the quarter, with the ProMaster being the holdout with a healthy 26 percent bump.
Combined sales of the two GM vans – the Express and Savana – dropped 52 percent to 9,375 units in Q3 2021. By comparison, combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series decreased nearly 25 percent to 36,218 units. Ford holds a majority segment share of 53 percent, compared to just 14 percent for GM.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q3 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -30.35% | 27,086 | 38,890 | -15.88% | 78,799 | 93,670 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -1.66% | 9,132 | 9,286 | +5.09% | 26,467 | 25,186 |
| TOTAL | -24.82% | 36,218 | 48,176 | -11.43% | 105,266 | 118,856 |
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, contracted nearly 23 percent to 67,686 units in Q3 2021, meaning that Express sales fell faster than the segment average, with only the Savana faring worse.
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 model in the segment, and by a wide margin. They’re also the oldest GM vehicles currently in production. The third quarter drop in Express deliveries could be attributed to insufficient inventory.
As with most GM models, delays in Express production has caused sub-optimal inventory levels, preventing dealers from fulfilling orders from fleet and commercial customers. Tight supply resulted in an 18 percent jump in Chevy Express ATPs (Average Transaction Prices) to $46,130. Fortunately, the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri resumed production on November 19th, where Cargo, Passenger, and Cutaway versions of the Express and Savana are produced. The Cutaway model is also produced under contract by Navistar at its Springfield plant in Ohio. Time will tell if the restart in production will help sales of Chevy’s aging workhorse.
We expect the current Express and Savana to continue to be sold at least through the 2023 calendar year. GM has provisions to extend production through 2025, if it deems necessary. Each model year will likely include minor changes, updates, and improvements, which has been the case since the inception of the current models.
In the meantime, several all-new battery-electric models are on the way to replace the two models. First will be the BrightDrop EV600 and BrightDrop EV410. These will be followed with a future electric Chevy commercial van, whose name has yet to be revealed.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevy Express sales for Q3 2020, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days for Q3 2021 and 77 selling days for Q3 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 continuously been declined.
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No damn wonder , I ordered 2 in Oct 2020 was able to get 1 and none this year. Don’t know what the hell Barras problem is I guess she is too busy kissing bidens ass to build cutaways . Unfortunately the Fords and Dodges do not hold up and the mercedes is the biggest piece of crap ever built so we have to wait for a GM !
??? Biden has nothing to do with this. These are supply chain issues brought on, more than anything else, by the continuing spread of the coronavirus – to a good extent due to people’s unwillingness to mask up and get vaccinated.
I imagine you think the high gas prices are Biden’s fault as well but over the years, Presidents, whether Republican or Democrat, have little control over gas prices.
No need to politicize everything…
3.0 DURAMAX diesel could help take back market share, along with a refresh of the Express/ Savanna, if anyone is listening. Then again, looks can’t mean a lot, because those Promasters are the ugliest thing on the road, and the Transit…. Well🤮
It would be great but I wonder if it just doesn’t fit? It hardly fits in the 1/2 ton Silverado’s.
GM chose to keep a rolling box in production. Unless this vehicle can be called otherwise.
Has anyone tried to have a long trip on a Express or Savana seating in the passenger seats? Perhaps is as comfortable as seating in a 1900 horse drawn buggy (like those in a Wild West movies).
Why the design of those seats has not been changed in 25 years? Expectations of customer have changed, technology has changed, but the seats are just the same piece of cr…
Now, there are more Vans not noted by GM Authority. What about the VW Crafter, MB Sprinter, Fiat Ducato (sister to the Promaster, but somewhat different in seats and suspension), Peugeot Manager.
Simply put. All the other brands have moved to a more fresher design, enabling the use of parts suitable for current manufacturing process (aka electronics), their models were smartly designed in a way that you have the same shape (modern, with more aerodynamics, better fuel economy because of the drag coefficient) in different sizes.
Like the MB Van (Sprinter in some markets) has 14 different configurations, LED Front lamps and tail lights and a good array of Safety Features.
And a lot of the same of all other brands.
GM had the opportunity several years ago, when Ford decided to bury the Econoline and switch to the Transit (going European), and the same with FCA when they decided to bury their Ram Wagon in the same graveyard and switching to the ProMaster (going European), to change to the Opel Movano.
But history shows different. While ALL other vans have a true Global Presence and therefore healthy finances on those models, GM got stuck with a square box on wheels that is only sold in the US and Canada (yes 13 in Mexico and perhaps a few hundred in the middle east), out dated, ugly, uncomfortable and a gas guzzler. No wonder why it is last.
But still, blame the shutdowns of plants, the chip shortage and the pandemic for the low sales.
It’s amazing that the Express/Savana get any sales, really – given how old they are. The fact that they do still sell in good numbers (usually) speaks to the fact that, however, outdated they are, what good vehicles they are. Mine is almost 200K and it’s been really reliable.
GM is constantly updating the power trains but that a shame they haven’t touched the chassis in god knows how long.
I actually find the seats comfortable (lol).
I imagine that GM is going to dump them entirely in lieu of an electric van. I would be shocked if they put money into a new, non-electric van. Too bad!
Sonic in spite of your sharp remarks, the Express van is the best vehicle Chevrolet has ever built. I have many and I repeat many customers that have over 300,000 miles on their vans and they still use them in business everyday. Just because they are not new in appearance, have fancier interiors, and new flashy wheels and paint, they are the workhorse of business.
And, the gas mileage is not extreme because they have upgraded the mechanicals regularly to improve performance and fuel mileage. The problem is, they took our only plant, Wentzville Mo and reduced production from 4 lines down to two so they could built Colorado and Canyons there. Now we only have two lines for the whole USA and then take several thousand units out of production for FedEx, UPS, Penske, Enterprise etc and there are not enough to go around for our regular fleet and retail customers. Poor planning on GM’s part all the way!! Shreveport plant was renovated at the cost of 30 million dollars to build the S10/S15 models and then closed and it is still idled!!!! They could built the Colorado and Canyons there and give Wentzville back to the Express production, but that would take a sense of responsibility, which has been lacking at GM for some time. I know, I have done this for 38 years and was one of the biggest dealers in the country for years.
The place I work at (telecom company) uses the Chevy Express van and they hold up good.
You’re all missing the main thing in somic’s point—-the rear seat on these people movers SUCK.
It’s time for an update–and please no electric——-You are all hiding your heads in sand with your a– sticking out.
GM has buried its head under their pillow in their refusal to figure out how to compete in the van market without going through lengthy and expensive development of a van that would match the Transit, ProMaster and Benz vans, each which offer taller roofs which greatly expand their marketing possibilities.
Pure and simply, GM should have modified the existing design with taller roof options! They did not, so they have fallen behind.
They tell you exactly why sales are down in the article: production has been idled for a while this year.
Taller roofs? Modern product? Sure, maybe. But had production been on, there wouldn’t be any declines in sales.
Product can definitely be improved, but the reason for the drop is production, plain and simple.
For me, a taller roof option would have been a godsend and would have pretty much assured I would have stuck with them even if they hadn’t changed the interior. Someone reported, though, that they couldn’t add a taller roof without changing the chassis, which they haven’t worked on since I can’t remember when.
Whatever the problems with supply, for my purposes, a high roof version of this stout van would have been a dream.
The last few comments as to why sales are down is spot on. There are none for sale. As to upgrades and dated products there is room for criticism. It would be nice to have a headroom option and a real 4×4 option. Even though the van is almost 30 years old it is the best vehicle available. There are some things that just don’t need changing. Going from a full frame to a folded sheet metal frame is just wrong. Going from a basic V8 to anything else is just wrong. Designing a box that tries not to look like a box and has a front end that looks like it’s sucking on a lemon is just wrong. GM’s full size vans are the absolute best vehicle made today. They are the most versatile, reliable, long lived efficient, reasonably priced and beautiful vehicle you can buy. Now if GM would just start building them again, all our lives will be better.
Sucking on a lemon! I love it. GM certainly got the design right. Even now, these are good-looking vans. (I hear good things about the baby diesel, though. )
Gm would have sales had they produced them. Although price has gotten out of hand.
Its relatively unchanged for 20 yrs. It’s a big metal box with an engine! Yet cost as much as a fully loaded Lexus crossover! Wtf. Gm
I find this hard to believe Ford is outselling GMC or Chevrolet. The Transit is so ughlee I wouldn’t be caught DEAD in one. I admit the Promaster looks nice but only in the front area inside and out and maybe the rear facade but there is nothing in the guts – its all front wheel drive, comes with only one small motor, and the back interior looks wheely (it’s a car site) cheap!
My last 3 work cargo van were express van 3500
With minimal problems
But when It was time for number 4 I was getting older and getting in the cargo area on my hand and knees was getting old, so it was time for a high rooftop
And Chevy didn’t offer it, Ford and dodge have to problems so I got a MB sprinter 4cly Diesel
Was getting 10 mpg on the express and now I get 17.5mpg bigger longer and more cargo, I don’t think I will ever go back unless they make a high roof.
It’s time to update the old work horse
The MB is overpriced. The diesel is too small like the current one offered by GMC/Chevy and I’m worried about the MB’s quality plus it wheely (it’s a car site) ughlee, but if you like it what’s that to anyone else?