Chevy Express sales decreased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the first quarter of 2022.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 8,860 units in Q1 2022, a decrease of about 48 percent compared to 16,877 units sold in Q1 2021.| MODEL | Q1 2022 / Q1 2021 | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -47.50% | 8,860 | 16,877 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q1 2022 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 320 units in Q1 2022, a decrease of about 60 percent compared to 799 units sold in Q1 2021.| MODEL | Q1 2022 / Q1 2021 | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -59.95% | 320 | 799 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q1 2022 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 14 units in Q1 2022, a decrease of about 79 percent compared to 67 units sold in Q1 2021.| MODEL | Q1 2022 / Q1 2021 | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -79.10% | 14 | 67 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Express sales during the first quarter of 2022 place the full-size van in third in its segment when ranked by sales volume. The Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales) remained in first place, posting a 37 percent decline in sales to 17,211 units, while the Ram ProMaster took second with a 14 percent decrease to 9,328 units, just over half of Transit deliveries. The Express moved up to third in spite of a 48 percent drop to 8,860 units. The Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales) fell to fourth with a 32 percent decline to 7,201 units. The Express’s GMC Savana platform mate (see running GMC Savana sales), followed with a 49 percent drop to 2,985 units, while the Nissan NV recorded just two deliveries since Nissan has exited the commercial van segment.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -39.92% | 16,493 | 27,451 | 37% | 36% |
| RAM PROMASTER | -14.26% | 9,328 | 10,880 | 21% | 14% |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -47.50% | 8,860 | 16,877 | 20% | 22% |
| FORD E-SERIES | -31.89% | 7,201 | 10,573 | 16% | 14% |
| GMC SAVANA | -48.95% | 2,985 | 5,847 | 7% | 8% |
| NISSAN NV | -99.95% | 2 | 4,074 | 0% | 5% |
| TOTAL | -40.73% | 44,869 | 75,702 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Express held a 19 percent share, down three percentage points. The Transit held a strong 38 percent segment share, up two percentage points, and the ProMaster posted a 20 percent share, up six percentage points. The E-Series held a 16 percent share, up two percentage points, while the Savana posted a seven percent share, down one percentage point.
Combined sales of the two GM vans, the Express and Savana, totaled 11,845 units for a 26 percent segment share, putting the duo solidly in second after the Transit.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -47.50% | 8,860 | 16,877 |
| GMC SAVANA | -48.95% | 2,985 | 5,847 |
| TOTAL | -47.87% | 11,845 | 22,724 |
Meanwhile, combined sales of the two Ford models, the Transit and E-Series, totaled 24,412 units for a commanding majority 54 percent segment share.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -39.92% | 16,493 | 27,451 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -31.89% | 7,201 | 10,573 |
| TOTAL | -37.69% | 23,694 | 38,024 |
The full-size van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, contracted 40 percent to 45,587 units in Q1 2022, meaning Express sales 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, and the duo remains the oldest models in their segment by a wide margin. They’re also the oldest GM vehicles currently in production. As in prior quarters, the drop in Express deliveries can be attributed to insufficient inventory. Even so, Chevy’s full-size van moved up to third place this time around in spite of the availability issue.
The Express and Savana 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. Bigger changes were applied for the previous 2021 model year, including the addition of the atmospheric 6.6L L8T V8 gasoline engine to replace the L96 motor (and its gaseous LC8 variant).
The Chevy Express and GMC Savana are both produced at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri and ride on the GM GMT 610 platform. Production of the 2022 Chevy Express and 2022 GMC Savana began at the Wentzville plant on November 22nd after GM pushed back the start date from late October.
We expect the current Express and Savana to continue to be sold at least through the 2023 calendar year, but must note that 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.
BrightDrop EV600
In the meantime, several all-new battery-electric models are on the way to replace the two dated vans, with the first being the BrightDrop EV600 and BrightDrop EV410. These will be followed with a future electric Chevy commercial van, whose name has yet to be revealed. Since being launched at the beginning of last year, the BrightDrop ecosystem and integrated delivery system is already proving successful, with the electric delivery vans seeing high demand from the likes of Walmart, Verizon, FedEx, and Merchants Fleet.
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About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevy Express sales for Q1 2021, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 75 selling days for Q1 2022 and 74 selling days for Q1 2021
- 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
Um, if by “moved up to 3rd” you mean “moved down to 3rd,” then this is spot on. Chevy was #2 in the segment in Q1 2021, by a pretty big margin (6k units, or about 60% above the Ram ProMaster).
I can’t believe people still buy the Ford Transit which is so ughlee I wouldn’t be caught dead in one. Promaster is great till you realize it’s all FRONT END loaded. How the heck do they steer this thing with just a tin box in the end? No wonder the Savanna and Express are still being sold. To bring relief to the rest of us.
I’d take a new Transit over the Savannah/Express any day. So much better of a vehicle, better dynamics, better quality, just better all around. The Savannah/Express is ancient technology on an uncompetitive platform by today’s standards
Um no. I see them still having to bend over its low roof inside unless they get the high roof one which I rarely see on the road. I see more of the low-roof ones. Being afraid to be seen in one I have not test drove one.
You don’t have to bend over in the Express? I do.
I’ll take a Transit any day. They drive so much better. The Express is still better than the Econoline, or those terrible old Ram vans, but it’s exhausting to drive. The Transit is much better handling.
Ordered June 2021 still no van and hasn’t been accepted. Canada.
Ordered July 2021. Still hasn’t been accepted by GM. Also Canada. Nobody can give a timeline. What a broken system! They still have my $2500 deposit.