Chevy Express sales increased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the third quarter of 2022.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2022 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 14,981 units in Q3 2022, an increase of about 109 percent compared to 7,160 units sold in Q3 2021.In the first nine months of the year, Express sales decreased about 0 percent to 36,528 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +109.23% | 14,981 | 7,160 | -0.17% | 36,528 | 36,589 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2022 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 1,011 units in Q3 2022, an increase of about 265 percent compared to 277 units sold in Q3 2021.In the first nine months of the year, Express sales increased about 38 percent to 1,895 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +265.00% | 1,011 | 277 | +38.42% | 1,895 | 1,369 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2022 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 40 units in Q3 2022, an increase of about 233 percent compared to 12 units sold in Q3 2021.In the first nine months of the year, Express sales decreased about 24 percent to 82 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +233.33% | 40 | 12 | -24.07% | 82 | 108 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Express sales during the third quarter of 2022 placed the full-size van solidly in third place in its segment when ranked by sales volume. The Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales) remained in first place, as it has over the past year, posting a two percent slide in sales to 26,505 units, while the Ram ProMaster took second with a 17 percent drop to 16,742 units. The Express earned third place with a 109 percent jump to 14,981 units and within about 1.8K deliveries of second. The Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales) placed fourth with a six percent bump to 9,686 units. The GMC Savana (see running GMC Savana sales), platform mate of the Express, took fifth and last place since the now-discontinued Nissan NV had no deliveries this quarter. This is in spite of the Savana posting a segment-leading 292 percent jump to 8,681 units
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q3 2022 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | Q3 22 SHARE | Q3 21 SHARE | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -7.24% | 25,126 | 27,086 | 33% | 40% | -18.85% | 63,946 | 78,799 |
| RAM PROMASTER | -16.99% | 16,742 | 20,168 | 22% | 30% | -14.53% | 42,031 | 49,177 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +109.23% | 14,981 | 7,160 | 20% | 11% | -0.17% | 36,528 | 36,589 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +6.07% | 9,686 | 9,132 | 13% | 13% | -16.04% | 22,223 | 26,467 |
| GMC SAVANA | +291.92% | 8,681 | 2,215 | 12% | 3% | +36.75% | 18,469 | 13,506 |
| NISSAN NV | -100.00% | 0 | 1,925 | 0% | 3% | -99.97% | 3 | 11,297 |
| TOTAL | +11.12% | 75,216 | 67,686 | -15.12% | 183,200 | 215,835 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Express posted a 20 percent share, up a segment-best nine percentage points. The Transit led the segment with a 35 percent share, down five percentage points, while the ProMaster held a 22 percent share, down eight percentage point. The E-Series maintained a 13 percent share, and the Savana earned an 11 percent share, up eight percentage points.
Combined sales of the two GM vans, the Chevy Express and GMC Savana, totaled 23,662 units for a 31 percent segment share, bumping The General up to second place.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q3 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +109.23% | 14,981 | 7,160 | -0.17% | 36,528 | 36,589 |
| GMC SAVANA | +291.92% | 8,681 | 2,215 | +36.75% | 18,469 | 13,506 |
| TOTAL | +152.39% | 23,662 | 9,375 | +9.79% | 54,997 | 50,095 |
Meanwhile, combined sales of the two Ford models, the Transit and E-Series, totaled 36,191 units to give The Blue Oval a commanding 48 percent segment share.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q3 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -7.24% | 25,126 | 27,086 | -18.85% | 63,946 | 78,799 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +6.07% | 9,686 | 9,132 | -16.04% | 22,223 | 26,467 |
| TOTAL | -3.88% | 34,812 | 36,218 | -18.14% | 86,169 | 105,266 |
The full-size van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, grew 13 percent to 76,595 units in Q3 2022, meaning Express sales significantly outperformed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
As we’ve noted for some time now, 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.
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).
For the 2023 model year, the Express and Savana continue with minimal changes, though one noteworthy change is the 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.
The Chevy Express and GMC Savana both ride on the GM GMT 610 platform. Production of the 2023 Express and Savana began at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri on August 15th, 2022.
The Express and Savana will likely be retired 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 Q3 2021, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days for Q3 2022 and 77 selling days for Q3 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
Where are all of these vans going? I had a 2022 on order for 1 full year. Cancelled that one and just ordered a 2023. Hopefully I get this one in 5 or 6 months???
I wasn’t going to pay full retail for a 1 year old van if I were to ever receive it.
GM kept telling me I was going to receive a 2022 van even if it was in 2023.
Zero communication from GM I’m really beginning to dislike them!
FedEx. I work for express and we buy tons of them also the rental companies.
All Automakers are going through this problem, it is nearly impossible to find a Tundra at our dealership.
Where’s the Sprinter?
still waiting on the 2021 extended cargo van I ordered April 30 2021 !!!!!!!!!!!!UUUUUUUGGGGGHHHHH !
What else were they expecting?
They deserve to be last!
The only thing wrong with those vans is how GM stopped updating the styling. I don’t care much for the basic vans like the ones in the photos and I like the ones that have been turned into high top conversion vans. I remember back in the 1980’s and the 1990’s when those vans would get styling updates when the pickup trucks were restyled. The 1996 to 2002 vans are a lot better looking. Unfortunately in 2003 they the made it look just as ugly as the early 2000’s pickup trucks. Look at some photos of Chevy or GMC trucks from back then and notice how they had the same kind of ugly looking gille and lights that were found on the Malibu and the Impala. Those were some of the ugliest looking pickup trucks of all time. The trucks have been through 3 or 4 front styling updates since then but the vans still have that goofy looking 2003 styling. I am surprised that the Ford Econoline is on the list because I thought they stopped making them when the Transit vans came out. Its been at least 8 to 10 years since I have seen a new Econoline on the car lots. One of my vehicles is a 1996 Econoline high top conversion van with the 351 W engine . I bought it in 2004 for $7000. Currently it has about 490,000 miles on it and it’s still running strong. I plan to keep it for 2 more years and then I will start looking for a used Chevy Express or GMC Savana high top conversion vans . It’s getting harder to find low mileage Econolines. I can live with the ugly front styling of the GM vans. I don’t like the Ford Transit and the Dodge van because they are not available with a V8 engine.
I looked at all the vans. Many people seem to be buying the vans with the lo-roof. I suspect wind can topple them over and they are hard to drive when windy. if that is the case I’ll stick to GMC Savanna any day and in fact will be placing an order with them as long as they don’t price gouge then it’s bye-bye.
Oh, did I tell you how UGHLEE the Transit and Ram PRO is?
I meant the high-roof vans which I don’t see too many of them nowadaze. Wind can make them unstable, I suspect but I do see lo-roof ones all over and in that case, the Savanah and Express might be winners here.
For a vehicle that has been unchanged for nearly 20 years, it’s hard to believe that gm still can’t keep up with demand, Ford, Rivian and Canoo could easily start filling in the void with that issue by it’s Personal and Fleet customers.
What’s an Express van?
Same as the Savana GMC van. Unless you’re being funny.