GMC Savana sales increased in the United States but decreased in Canada during the fourth quarter of 2021.
GMC Savana Sales - Q4 2021 - United States
In the United States, GMC Savana deliveries totaled 4,238 units in Q4 2021, an increase of about 37 percent compared to 3,099 units sold in Q4 2020.During the complete 2021 calendar year, Savana sales increased about 17 percent to 17,744 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2021 / Q4 2020 | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANA | +36.75% | 4,238 | 3,099 | +17.45% | 17,744 | 15,108 |
GMC Savana Sales - Q4 2021 - Canada
In Canada, GMC Savana deliveries totaled 542 units in Q4 2021, a decrease of about 60 percent compared to 1,343 units sold in Q4 2020.During the complete 2021 calendar year, Savana sales decreased about 49 percent to 2,382 units.
| MODEL | Q4 2021 / Q4 2020 | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANA | -59.64% | 542 | 1,343 | -49.19% | 2,382 | 4,688 |
- 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.
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
The increase in GMC Savana sales during Q4 2021 makes it the only entry model its segment to post a positive gain in the full-size van segment. Even so, the Savana remained in last place, given that the Nissan NV has been discontinued as Nissan exits the commercial van segment. The NV moved a mere 75 units of remaining inventory.
The Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales) led the segment, with a 45 percent drop in sales to 20,946 units. The Ram ProMaster took second place with a 17 percent decline in sales to 14,184 units while The Blue Oval’s second entry, the Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales), was in third with a 10 percent decline in sales to 10,655 units. Meanwhile, the Savana’s corporate twin, the Chevy Express (see running Chevy Express sales) was is in fourth, with a 57 percent drop in sales to 7,766 units. The Savana placed fifth, right behind the Express.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q4 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q4 21 / Q4 20 | Q4 21 | Q4 20 | Q4 21 SHARE | Q4 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -44.71% | 20,946 | 37,886 | 36% | 42% | -24.18% | 99,745 | 131,556 |
| RAM PROMASTER | -16.86% | 14,184 | 17,060 | 25% | 19% | +25.33% | 63,361 | 50,556 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -9.82% | 10,655 | 11,815 | 18% | 13% | +0.33% | 37,122 | 37,001 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -56.71% | 7,766 | 17,941 | 13% | 20% | -19.55% | 44,355 | 55,131 |
| GMC SAVANA | +36.75% | 4,238 | 3,099 | 7% | 3% | +17.45% | 17,744 | 15,108 |
| NISSAN NV | -95.38% | 75 | 1,624 | 0% | 2% | -25.41% | 11,372 | 15,247 |
| TOTAL | -35.29% | 57,864 | 89,425 | -10.14% | 273,699 | 304,599 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Savana held a 7 percent share, up 4 percentage points.
The Transit held a 36 percent segment share, down 6 percentage points and the ProMaster held a 25 percent share, up 6 percentage points. The E-Series held an 18 percent share, up 5 percentage points and the Express held a 13 percent share, down 7 percentage points.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q4 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q4 21 / Q4 20 | Q4 21 | Q4 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -56.71% | 7,766 | 17,941 | -19.55% | 44,355 | 55,131 |
| GMC SAVANA | +36.75% | 4,238 | 3,099 | +17.45% | 17,744 | 15,108 |
| TOTAL | -42.95% | 12,004 | 21,040 | -11.59% | 62,099 | 70,239 |
Combined sales of the two GM vans, the Savana and Express, decreased 43 percent to 12,004 units, giving the two GM models a 20 percent segment share. That still places the two GM models behind Ram’s second-place ProMaster.
By comparison, combined deliveries of the two Ford vans, the Transit and E-Series, decreased 36 percent to 31,601 units, with a 54 percent segment share, meaning that The Blue Oval continues to dominate the segment.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q4 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q4 21 / Q4 20 | Q4 21 | Q4 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -44.71% | 20,946 | 37,886 | -24.18% | 99,745 | 131,556 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -9.82% | 10,655 | 11,815 | +0.33% | 37,122 | 37,001 |
| TOTAL | -36.42% | 31,601 | 49,701 | -18.80% | 136,867 | 168,557 |
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, contracted 35 percent to 57,864 units in Q4 2021, meaning that Savana sales significantly outperformed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
The GMC Savana (along with the Chevy Express) is an old vehicle that traces its roots back to the 1990s, and the duo remains the oldest model in the segment by a wide margin. They’re also the oldest GM vehicles currently in production. In Q4 2021, the Savana was the only entry the segment to post gain in sales volume.
The Savana and Express received a handful of minor changes for the 2022 model year, including the removal of the power window delete option, transmission oil cooler, and CD player option. More important changes were applied for the previous 2021 model year – namely the addition of the atmospheric 6.6L L8T V8 gasoline engine to replace the L96 motor (and its gaseous LC8 variant).
The GMC Savana and Chevy Express are both produced at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri and ride on the GM GMT 610 platform. Production of the 2022 GMC Savana and 2022 Chevy Express began at the Wentzville plant on November 22nd after GM pushed back the start date from late October.
We expect the current Savana and Express to continue to be sold at least through the 2023 calendar year, but GM has provisions to extend production through 2025, if it deems necessary. Each model year of the full-size vans will likely include minor changes, updates, and improvements, which has been the case since the inception of the current models.
BrightDrop EV410
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 by a future electric Chevy commercial van, whose name has yet to be revealed. No word yet on whether there will be a GMC version, but we wouldn’t expect that to be the case as GM continues to reposition the Professional Grade brand to be more of a premium, consumer-focused model.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to GMC Savana sales for Q4 2020, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 78 selling days in Q4 2021 and 79 selling days in Q4 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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Comments
George Washington crossed the icy Delaware River with his valiant men, artillery and weapons, he was cold freezing with no hope getting to New Jersey, suddenly General Adam Stephen with some horses and a few GMC Savanas pulled all the men and weapons in place for the morning attack…..
These van are a little old….
Yea, you guys are right, a little too much exaggeration…
These vans were used during the Lewis and Clark expedition OTOH……
I hope they leave these vans alone. They are still extremely popular I see them all the time.
The GMT-800 pickups were great and contribute to the SUV boom but you don’t see ’98 Tahoes in the showrooms. At least based the vans off the last generation pickups.
IIRC another event was the vans were used during the Gold Rush of ’49…
I do agree with that.
They’d sell more if they built more. Right now they are giving allocations mostly to Amazon and other large companies.
These vans have lost market share to other makes with modern more flexible vans that also have more models. GMs previous generation of vans went virtually unchanged for 30 years. GM is either not interested in the van business or does not know how to react to competitive changes. Other makers will still be building ICE vans when gm quits building them.
Change the style at least make the front end look like a Silverado and while you’re at deal with the tail lights. Then I might buy one, this style Is soooo OLD.
I hope they keep making these vans. Planning on buying one but waiting for this damn “supply chip chain” crap. Dealer says I need to wait a year for one. Best looking van on the market. I wish they put the oil cooler back on. Willing to pay $200 extra for it. Sheesh…….
Never gonna buy a EV and have to replace the batteries every 10 years for 10 grand. That SUCKS….