Chevy Express sales decreased in the United States but increased in Canada and Mexico during the first quarter of 2023.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q1 2023 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 8,595 units in Q1 2023, a decrease of about 3 percent compared to 8,860 units sold in Q1 2022.| MODEL | Q1 2023 / Q1 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -2.99% | 8,595 | 8,860 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q1 2023 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 486 units in Q1 2023, an increase of about 52 percent compared to 320 units sold in Q1 2022.| MODEL | Q1 2023 / Q1 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +51.87% | 486 | 320 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q1 2023 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 29 units in Q1 2023, an increase of about 107 percent compared to 14 units sold in Q1 2022.| MODEL | Q1 2023 / Q1 2022 | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +107.14% | 29 | 14 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Express sales during the first quarter of 2023 put the full-size van in second-to-last place in its segment when ranked by sales volume. The Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales) remained in first place, as it has year-over-year, posting an 86 percent jump in sales to 32,015 units, while the Ram ProMaster remained second, like it has for at least the last two years, posting an 87 percent leap to 17,694 units. The Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales), and The Blue Oval’s second entry, placed third with a 50 percent leap to 10,785 units. The two GM vans took up the rear, with the Express placing fourth with a three percent dip to 8,595 units, while the GMC Savana (see running GMC Savana sales), platform mate of the Express, placed last but with a 61 percent jump to 4,796 units.
The discontinued Nissan NV has fallen off the list at this point, meaning that just the Detroit Big Three now serve the U.S. full-size van market, which is comprised of passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q1 2023 - USA
| MODEL | Q1 23 / Q1 22 | Q1 23 | Q1 22 | Q1 23 SHARE | Q1 22 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +87.03% | 30,847 | 16,493 | 42% | 37% |
| RAM PROMASTER | +89.69% | 17,694 | 9,328 | 24% | 21% |
| FORD E-SERIES | +49.77% | 10,785 | 7,201 | 15% | 16% |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -2.99% | 8,595 | 8,860 | 12% | 20% |
| GMC SAVANA | +60.67% | 4,796 | 2,985 | 7% | 7% |
| TOTAL | +62.07% | 72,717 | 44,867 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Express posted a 12 percent share, down seven percentage points. The Transit led with a commanding 43 percent segment share, up five percentage points year over year, while the ProMaster held a 24 percent share, up four percentage points. The E-Series earned a 15 percent share, down one percentage point. The Savana posted a six percent share, down one percentage point.
Combined sales of the two GM vans, the Chevy Express and GMC Savana, totaled 13,391 units for an 18 percent segment share, keeping The General in last place.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q1 2023 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 23 / Q1 22 | Q1 23 | Q1 22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -2.99% | 8,595 | 8,860 |
| GMC SAVANA | +60.67% | 4,796 | 2,985 |
| TOTAL | +13.05% | 13,391 | 11,845 |
Meanwhile, combined sales of the two Ford models, the Transit and E-Series, totaled 42,800 units to give The Blue Oval a dominating 58 percent segment share and a full 40 percentage points more than the GM duo.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q1 2023 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 23 / Q1 22 | Q1 23 | Q1 22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +87.03% | 30,847 | 16,493 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +49.77% | 10,785 | 7,201 |
| TOTAL | +75.71% | 41,632 | 23,694 |
The full-size van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, grew 62 percent to 73,885 units in Q1 2023, meaning Express sales significantly underperformed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
Poor sales performance of the Chevy Express should be no surprise since it, along with the GMC Savana, is an old vehicle that traces its roots to the 1990s, and the duo remains by far the oldest models in their segment. They’re also the oldest GM vehicles currently in production.
It appears that GM prioritized production of the Savana over that of the Express leading up to and during Q1 2023. This is likely attributed to a large fleet or commercial order.
About Chevy Express
The Express and Savana received a handful of minor changes for the 2022 model year, including the removal of the power window delete option, the transmission oil cooler, and the available CD player. 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 I4 LWN turbo-diesel Duramax engine. The 4.3L V6 LV1 and aforementioned L8T gasoline engines will remain.
While the Express and Savana were thought to be discontinued after the 2025 model year, GM Authority recently learned that GM plans to redesign the Chevy Express for the 2027 model year, with the next-gen model keeping the ICE powertrain. Meanwhile, all-electric replacements are rumored for a 2026 debut.
An overdue updated model from Chevy may help sales for GM, which is struggling in the full-size van segment, even if GMC retires its entry. Looking beyond that, however, the future of the all-electric full-size van landscape is murky, with very little information available.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevy Express sales for Q1 2022, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 75 selling days for Q1 2023 and 75 selling days for Q1 2022
- 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 Q1 2023 sales reports:
- GM Q1 2023 sales U.S.A.
- Chevrolet sales Q1 2023 U.S.A.
- Cadillac sales Q1 2023 U.S.A.
- Buick sales Q1 2023 U.S.A.
- GMC sales Q1 2023 U.S.A.
- GM Canada sales Q1 2023
- GM Mexico sales Q1 2023
- GM China sales Q1 2023
- GM Brazil sales Q1 2023
- GM Argentina sales Q1 2023
- GM Chile sales Q1 2023
- GM Colombia sales Q1 2023
- Chevrolet Colombia January 2023 sales
- Chevrolet Colombia February 2023 sales
- Chevrolet Colombia March 2023 sales
- GM South Korea sales Q1 2023
- GM South Korea January 2023 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea January 2023 sales
- Cadillac South Korea January 2023 sales
- GM South Korea February 2023 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea February 2023 sales
- GMC South Korea February 2023 sales
- Cadillac South Korea February 2023 sales
- GM South Korea March 2023 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea March 2023 sales
- Cadillac South Korea March 2023 sales
- GM South Korea January 2023 sales
- GM Q1 2023 sales U.S.A.
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Comments
Because they won’t build them. I have had one ordered for over 2 years and haven’t heard a thing from GM. My dealer just shrugs his shoulders
You can’t sell them if you don’t build them. If I got 100 tomorrow they would all be sold within a week. I have gotten hundreds less each year for the past two years than I used to get.
I understand that GM won’t build them for some reason so tradesmen are going to competitors and several competitors offer walk in vans with high headroom which is very desirable but more expensive.
Production numbers are definitely an issue but having the 6.6L on constraint for almost the entire MY isn’t helping either! Even though this van hasn’t had much refreshing in a long time, it is still far superior in many ways to the other options out there. I think GM could could easily gain back market share with increased production and really make inroads with a body on frame refresh that includes roof height options. With a V8 and a mid- or high roof body on frame design, I dare say they could even dominate!
The GM and Chevy cargo vans need to make high top vans just like Ford And Dodge vans.
General Motors is always last to do things they need somebody to think outside the box.
Jay 954 802 2785
Supposedly my van is going to be built mid June with a 6.6L because they now say that the V6 is not available.
I think it’s time for gm to update there passenger van cause there. Way behind the competition and are still behind
GM doesn’t care about the van market. They’re all in on Brightdrop. Plumbers and electricians will never willingly buy a Brightdrop van.
I prefer a GMC van over the Chevy Van. One thing is they are hard to get and it seems to me this is being done on purpose. This is a PROVEN and outstanding van simply because they hardly done anything to it all these years because IT WORKS and works very good. Just some cosmetics mainly done here and there. That’s OK because it looks fine the way it is. Certainly not as terribly ughlee as the Ford Transit or the goofy looking RAM Pro. Would NOT be caught DEAD in either one of them.
We have ordered and received 6 vans in the last 2 years. 3 are Long wheelbase with the 6.6. One is a single rear wheel 12 foot cutaway. The other 2 are 16 foot 3500 cutaways. Used to buy from Hendrick Chevy but got the runaround about allotment so I found smaller local dealer. No comparison in the two. Our dealer even installs bug shields and floor mats at no charge. Plus they always show up on a full tank of fuel. Look around and you’ll find a dealer who cares and hopefully get you the van you need
The larger the dealership the more allocations they will get. I’ve had a 2022 van on order since 12-9-2021 from a small dealer. Still nothing…
I ordered a 2023 van from a larger dealership on 11-25-2022 and it’s supposed to be built mid June.
The Express and Savana are a pair of dinosaurs, slowly dying.
If there is going to be a change in fuel consumption (not wanting the Brightdrop) then these 2 need to be tossed.
Just look at the all the European options which are very like of the ProMaster (Fiat Ducato) and the Transit and all the side options they offer in multiple sizes.
Now, GM had the opportunity to do this by bringing the Opel Movano back when it owned Opel; now it will have to develop its own.
European vans are ugly as all hell!