Chevy Express Sales Maintain Third Place In Segment During Q3 2023

October 20, 2023 7:25 pm

Chevy Express sales decreased in the United States but increased in Canada and Mexico during the third quarter of 2023.

Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2023 - United States

In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 12,724 units in Q3 2023, a decrease of about 15 percent compared to 14,981 units sold in Q3 2022.

In the first nine months of the year, Express sales decreased about 16 percent to 30,546 units.

MODEL	Q3 2023 / Q3 2022	Q3 2023	Q3 2022	YTD 2023 / YTD 2022	YTD 2023	YTD 2022
EXPRESS	-15.07%	12,724	14,981	-16.38%	30,546	36,528

Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2023 - Canada

In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 1,524 units in Q3 2023, an increase of about 51 percent compared to 1,011 units sold in Q3 2022.

In the first nine months of the year, Express sales increased about 52 percent to 2,876 units.

MODEL	Q3 2023 / Q3 2022	Q3 2023	Q3 2022	YTD 2023 / YTD 2022	YTD 2023	YTD 2022
EXPRESS	+50.74%	1,524	1,011	+51.77%	2,876	1,895

Chevrolet Express Sales - Q3 2023 - Mexico

In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 43 units in Q3 2023, an increase of about 87 percent compared to 23 units sold in Q3 2022.

In the first nine months of the year, Express sales increased about 143 percent to 199 units.

MODEL	Q3 2023 / Q3 2022	Q3 2023	Q3 2022	YTD 2023 / YTD 2022	YTD 2023	YTD 2022
EXPRESS	+86.96%	43	23	+142.68%	199	82

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)

Chevy Express sales during the third quarter of 2023 kept the full-size van in third from last quarter in its segment when ranked by sales volume. The Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales) held the top, as it has for a some time now, posting a 25 percent bump in sales to 31,389 units. The Ram ProMaster remained in second, like it has for at least the last two years, posting a 34 percent jump to 22,446 units. The Express (see running Chevy Express sales) placed third with 15 percent slide to 12,724 units. The Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales), The Blue Oval’s second entry, took fourth with a 13 percent jump to 10,982 units. Lastly, the GMC Savana (see running GMC Savana sales), platform mate of the Express, posted a 17 percent drop to 7,196 units.

Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q3 2023 - USA

MODEL	Q3 23 / Q3 22	Q3 23	Q3 22	Q3 23 SHARE	Q3 22 SHARE	YTD 23 / YTD 22	YTD 23	YTD 22
FORD TRANSIT	+24.93%	31,389	25,126	37%	33%	+44.69%	92,523	63,946
RAM PROMASTER	+34.07%	22,446	16,742	26%	22%	+43.56%	60,340	42,031
CHEVROLET EXPRESS	-15.07%	12,724	14,981	15%	20%	-16.38%	30,546	36,528
FORD E-SERIES	+13.38%	10,982	9,686	13%	13%	+37.25%	30,502	22,223
GMC SAVANA	-17.11%	7,196	8,681	8%	12%	+4.29%	19,261	18,469
TOTAL	+12.66%	84,737	75,216			+27.28%	233,172	183,197

From a segment share standpoint, the Express earned a 15 percent share, down five percentage points year-over-year. The Transit led with a 37 percent segment share, up four percentage points, followed by the ProMaster with a 26 percent share, up four percentage points. The E-Series maintained a 13 percent share, while the Savana earned an eight percent share, down four percentage points.

Combined sales of GM’s two full-size vans, the Chevy Express and GMC Savana, totaled 19,920 units for a 23 percent segment share, keeping The General in third, within about 2.5K deliveries of second.

Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q3 2023 - USA

MODEL	Q3 23 / Q3 22	Q3 23	Q3 22	YTD 23 / YTD 22	YTD 23	YTD 22
CHEVROLET EXPRESS	-15.07%	12,724	14,981	-16.38%	30,546	36,528
GMC SAVANA	-17.11%	7,196	8,681	+4.29%	19,261	18,469
TOTAL	-15.81%	19,920	23,662	-9.44%	49,807	54,997

Meanwhile, combined sales of the two Ford models, the Transit and E-Series, totaled 42,371 units, giving The Blue Oval a dominating 50 percent segment share and over double that of the GM duo.

Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q3 2023 - USA

MODEL	Q3 23 / Q3 22	Q3 23	Q3 22	YTD 23 / YTD 22	YTD 23	YTD 22
FORD TRANSIT	+24.93%	31,389	25,126	+44.69%	92,523	63,946
FORD E-SERIES	+13.38%	10,982	9,686	+37.25%	30,502	22,223
TOTAL	+21.71%	42,371	34,812	+42.77%	123,025	86,169

The full-size van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, grew 13 percent to 84,737 units in Q3 2023, meaning Express sales significantly underperformed the segment average.

The GM Authority Take

Subpar sales performance of the Chevy Express shouldn’t come as a surprise since the model, along with its GMC-badged twin, is an old vehicle tracing its roots to the 1990s. The duo is by far the oldest in the segment, while also holding the title of being the oldest GM vehicle currently in production.

To that end, GM is rumored to deliver an infusion into this space with a one-two punch strategy. This includes developing an all-electric replacement followed by redesigning the ICE-powered Chevy Express. Both of these projects should help Chevy Express sales rebound and potentially take the sales crown.

About Chevy Express

The 2023 Chevy Express represents the 20^th model year of the nameplate. For the 2023 model year, the Express and the GMC Savana, its corporate twin, continue with minimal changes, although both dropped the optional 2.8L I4 LWN turbo-diesel Duramax engine.

The 2024 Chevy Express gets two new transmission options – the only changes for the Passenger Van, Cargo Van and Cutaway configurations. However, the 2024 Chevy Express cargo van drops the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, with the atmospheric 4.3L V6 LV1 gasoline engine the only remaining powerplant offered in that model. Additionally, 2024 Chevy Express infotainment system upgrades are no longer available, leaving the 2024 Express with only a single infotainment option, namely the base audio system consisting of the AM/FM stereo with MP3 player. That system includes an auxiliary jack and two front-door speakers.