Chevy Express sales increased in the United States and Canada, but decreased in Mexico by just one unit, during the second quarter of 2022.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2022 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 12,687 units in Q2 2022, an increase of about 1 percent compared to 12,552 units sold in Q2 2021.In the first six months of the year, Express sales decreased about 27 percent to 21,547 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +1.08% | 12,687 | 12,552 | -26.78% | 21,547 | 29,429 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2022 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 564 units in Q2 2022, an increase of about 92 percent compared to 293 units sold in Q2 2021.In the first six months of the year, Express sales decreased about 19 percent to 884 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +92.48% | 564 | 293 | -19.05% | 884 | 1,092 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2022 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 28 units in Q2 2022, a decrease of about 3 percent compared to 29 units sold in Q2 2021.In the first six months of the year, Express sales decreased about 56 percent to 42 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2022 / Q2 2021 | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -3.45% | 28 | 29 | -56.25% | 42 | 96 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Express sales during the second quarter of 2022 place the full-size van in third place in its segment when ranked by sales volume. The Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales) remained in first place, much like it has over the past year, posting a two percent increase in sales to 24,617 units, while the Ram ProMaster took second with a 12 percent drop to 15,961 units – about 9K less deliveries than the Ford. The Express earned third with a one percent increase to 12,687 units, while the Express’ platform mate, the GMC Savana (see running GMC Savana sales), moved up over last quarter to follow in fourth with a segment-best 25 percent uptick in volume. The Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales) fell to fifth with a 21 percent decline to 5,336 units, while the discontinued Nissan NV moved just one unit.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q2 2022 - USA
| MODEL | Q2 22 / Q2 21 | Q2 22 | Q2 21 | Q2 22 SHARE | Q2 21 SHARE | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -7.98% | 22,327 | 24,262 | 35% | 33% | -24.93% | 38,820 | 51,713 |
| RAM PROMASTER | -11.96% | 15,961 | 18,129 | 25% | 25% | -12.82% | 25,289 | 29,009 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +1.08% | 12,687 | 12,552 | 20% | 17% | -26.78% | 21,547 | 29,429 |
| GMC SAVANA | +24.96% | 6,803 | 5,444 | 11% | 8% | -13.31% | 9,788 | 11,291 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -21.09% | 5,336 | 6,762 | 8% | 9% | -27.68% | 12,537 | 17,335 |
| NISSAN NV | -99.98% | 1 | 5,298 | 0% | 7% | -99.97% | 3 | 9,372 |
| TOTAL | -12.88% | 63,115 | 72,447 | -27.11% | 107,984 | 148,149 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Express held a 19 percent share, up two percentage points. The Transit held a segment-leading 38 percent segment share, up five percentage points, and the ProMaster posted a 24 percent share, down one percentage point. The Savana held a 10 percent share, up two percentage points like the Express. The E-Series held an eight percent share, down one percentage point.
Combined sales of the two GM vans, the Chevy Express and GMC Savana, totaled 19,490 units for a 29 percent segment share, placing The General second in the segment by sales volume.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q2 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 22 / Q2 21 | Q2 22 | Q2 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +1.08% | 12,687 | 12,552 | -26.78% | 21,547 | 29,429 |
| GMC SAVANA | +24.96% | 6,803 | 5,444 | -13.31% | 9,788 | 11,291 |
| TOTAL | +8.30% | 19,490 | 17,996 | -23.05% | 31,335 | 40,720 |
Meanwhile, combined sales of the two Ford models, the Transit and E-Series, totaled 29,953 units for a healthy 46 percent segment share.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q2 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 22 / Q2 21 | Q2 22 | Q2 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -7.98% | 22,327 | 24,262 | -24.93% | 38,820 | 51,713 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -21.09% | 5,336 | 6,762 | -27.68% | 12,537 | 17,335 |
| TOTAL | -10.83% | 27,663 | 31,024 | -25.62% | 51,357 | 69,048 |
The full-size van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, contracted 10 percent to 65,405 units in Q2 2022, meaning Express sales outperformed 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. Insufficient inventory has plagued Express sales over the past few years, but Q2 2022 sales enabled it to maintain third place in the segment while also posting an uptick on a year-over-year basis.
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, such as the addition of the atmospheric 6.6L V8 L8TÂ 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 Wentzville on November 22nd, 2021, after GM pushed back the start date from late October.
For the 2023 model year, the Express and Savana will continue with minimal changes, though one noteworthy change is deletion of the optional turbo-diesel 2.8L I-4 LWN turbo-diesel Duramax engine. The 4.3L V6 LV1 and aforementioned L8T gasoline engines will remain. Production of the 2023 Express and Savana began on August 15th, 2022.
The Express and Savana will likely be put to pasture at the end of the 2025 model year with all-electric replacements rumored for a 2026 debut.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevy Express sales for Q2 2021, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days for Q2 2022 and 77 selling days for Q2 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.
- GM Q2 2022 sales reports:
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Comments
I know these are popular and cheap to produce but I wish GM would make a taller version that could be walk-in.
And something that could compete with the Ford Transit, and Ram Promaster
where are all these vans going? my dealers can’t even get an allotment for the last year and I can’t even order one. And… no pricing for 2023 models on the build site … !!!!!
Great question. I had the same problem. Who is buying all these van?
Fleet sales are the only orders that GM is accepting. Hopefully this nightmare will get better in the near future. These old vans still have a large following, they truly are the best utility vehicles available. The new 6.6 L8T engine is becoming very popular in the new HD truck line and they can’t make enough for the demand so the engines go to the vehicle that they can sell for 80 grand, the van only will get 40 grand. If it was my company I’d do the same thing. Covid has disrupted the whole world and we are just trying to cope and get back to some kind of normalcy.
Thanks for the explanation. I would love to give the 6.6 a shot. I would be doing the same thing as GM as well. Hopefullly, things will get worked out sooner rather than later.
Maybe they can extend the GMC Savanna to 2027 and beyond as people find out an EV is just not worth it, quirky, unreliable, too expensive, etc.
I had a 2500 express with 467,000 miles. All-Wheel drive and I never got stuck once in the snow, I live in new england where you need all wheel drive. If you want to sell more vans make them all wheel drive. The dodge van that amazon uses are junk ask any dodge mechanic or amazon driver. If GM made all wheel drive vans again I know that amazon would buy them in droves. I sell amazon tires and the dodge vans go through 4 tires every 4 months. I am getting rich off of tire sales.
Can’t buy something not being built. Dealer I deal with is just getting in vans order almost a year ago
hmmm…. I have owned GM vans since my first vehicle in 1972. All have been 2 WD. (I do not even see where I can even order all wheel drive?? aftermarket??? ) Used as my work van for 50 years in Minnesota, never got stuck, and now retired in Montana, never stuck. My latest express has locking rear diff, so that is all I have needed in Montana (plus ice tires in the last decade). I think you just have to know how to drive on snow and ice, and the van ground clearance is a good thing. I sold my 2017 Silverado, barely even bothered to use the 4WD. Not worth the expense if you ask me. I just ordered a 2wd Traverse … probably my last vehicle …. GM won’t sell me a new van … so… I give up.
What is the mpg of the v6? I was thinking of buying an express instead of something like a honda odyssey but my guess is the express probably gets about 1/2 the mpg of the honda
Which engines are being sold most, and all others in which percentages of the overall sales volume of these vans?
Diesel, Gasoline?
Why does the table of the segment not include sales of the Mercedes Sprinter?
This is the direct competition of the Ram ProMaster and the larger Ford Transit (which comes in three sizes)
OTOH, the Ram ProMaster City in its longer variants also competes the the two GM models.
Why is that one not included in the market overview?