GM van sales decreased in the United States and Mexico but increased in Canada during the second quarter of 2024.
Sales of GM’s vans are comprised of the Chevy Express and its corporate twin, the GMC Savana, including passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models. In Mexico, GM only sells the Express.
GM Van Sales – Q2 2024 – United States
Cumulative deliveries of GM vans in the United States decreased four percent to 15,811 units in Q2 2024, comprised of:
- 9,410 units of the Chevy Express, an increase of nearly two percent compared to 9,227 units sold in Q2 2023
- 6,401 units of the GMC Savana, a decrease of almost 12 percent compared to 7,269 units sold in Q1 2023
Sales Numbers - GM Van Sales - Q2 2024 - USA
| MODEL | Q2 24 / Q2 23 | Q2 24 | Q2 23 | Q2 24 SHARE | Q2 23 SHARE | YTD 24 / YTD 23 | YTD 24 | YTD 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +1.98% | 9,410 | 9,227 | 60% | 56% | -5.11% | 16,912 | 17,822 |
| GMC SAVANA | -11.94% | 6,401 | 7,269 | 40% | 44% | -38.01% | 7,479 | 12,065 |
| TOTAL | -4.15% | 15,811 | 16,496 | -18.39% | 24,391 | 29,887 |
GM Van Sales – Q2 2024 – Canada
Cumulative deliveries of GM vans in Canada increased eight percent to 1,659 units in Q2 2024, comprised of:
- 1,002 units of the Chevy Express, an increase of nearly 16 percent compared to 866 units sold in Q2 2023
- 657 units of the GMC Savana, a decrease of just over one percent compared to 665 units sold in Q2 2023
Sales Numbers - GM Van Sales - Q2 2024 - Canada
| MODEL | Q2 24 / Q2 23 | Q2 24 | Q2 23 | Q2 24 SHARE | Q2 23 SHARE | YTD 24 / YTD 23 | YTD 24 | YTD 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +15.70% | 1,002 | 866 | 60% | 57% | +31.43% | 1,777 | 1,352 |
| GMC SAVANA | -1.20% | 657 | 665 | 40% | 43% | +5.91% | 1,308 | 1,235 |
| TOTAL | +8.36% | 1,659 | 1,531 | +19.25% | 3,085 | 2,587 |
GM Van Sales – Q2 2024 – Mexico
Deliveries of GM vans in Mexico, comprised exclusively of the Chevy Express, decreased 72 percent to 12 units in Q2 2024, compared to 43 units sold in Q2 2023.
Sales Numbers - GM Van Sales - Q2 2024 - Mexico
| MODEL | Q2 24 / Q2 23 | Q2 24 | Q2 23 | Q2 24 SHARE | Q2 23 SHARE | YTD 24 / YTD 23 | YTD 24 | YTD 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -72.09% | 12 | 43 | 100% | 100% | * | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | -72.09% | 12 | 43 | * | 0 | 0 |
In the U.S. market, the Chevy Express moved about 50 percent more units than the GMC Savana, with 9,410 Express deliveries compared to 6,401 units of the Savana during the second quarter of 2024.
On the competitive front, the Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales) led the pack, having remained at the top since its launch, with sales up 28 percent, moving 38,864 units. The Ram ProMaster moved back up to second place, a spot it held for the past two-plus years before slipping to fourth last time around. It posted a 24 percent drop in sales to 15,369 units. The Blue Oval’s second entry, the Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales), moved back into third with a 13 percent bump to 9,828 units, while the Express (see running Chevy Express sales) followed in fourth with a two percent uptick to 9,410 units. Finally, the Savana (see running GMC Savana sales) finished last with a 12 percent drop for 6,401 deliveries.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q2 2024 - USA
| MODEL | Q2 24 / Q2 23 | Q2 24 | Q2 23 | Q2 24 SHARE | Q2 23 SHARE | YTD 24 / YTD 23 | YTD 24 | YTD 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +28.32% | 38,864 | 30,287 | 49% | 40% | +24.09% | 75,863 | 61,134 |
| RAM PROMASTER | -23.92% | 15,369 | 20,200 | 19% | 27% | -44.00% | 21,222 | 37,894 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +12.51% | 9,828 | 8,735 | 12% | 12% | +3.83% | 20,268 | 19,520 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +1.98% | 9,410 | 9,227 | 12% | 12% | -5.11% | 16,912 | 17,822 |
| GMC SAVANA | -11.94% | 6,401 | 7,269 | 8% | 10% | -38.01% | 7,479 | 12,065 |
| TOTAL | +5.49% | 79,872 | 75,718 | -4.51% | 141,744 | 148,435 |
The full-size van segment grew five percent to 79,872 units during Q2 2024, meaning sales of GM vans combined underperformed the segment average.
Looking Ahead
Sales of the Chevy Express and GMC Savana combined actually put GM in second place overall among competitors during Q2 2024 in the full-size van space, though crosstown rival Ford vastly outsold it with just the Transit alone.
This is in spite of the Express/Savana being an old vehicle that dates back to the 1990s. The duo remains the oldest models in their segment by a wide margin and are even the oldest GM vehicles currently in production. Meanwhile, the field is offering substantially more modern and attractive products.
To make matters worse, GM eliminated the turbo-diesel baby Duramax engine, which was one of the key differentiators of the automaker’s full-size van offering. With the diesel gone, there’s now not much reason for fleets or retail buyers to opt for either of the two GM twins. Class-leading towing is one of this van’s only competitive advantages. However, competitors do not offer a diesel engine either.
Of course, a much-needed overhaul would substantially help GM in this space, but The General may have canceled any such plans, even though the automaker previously entertained plans to redesign the Chevy Express for the 2027 model year, keeping the ICE powertrain.
Additionally, this past December, GM issued a “Stop Build” order for four configurations of the 2024 Chevy Express and 2024 GMC Savana commercial cargo vans, halting production of those variants immediately, which may have impacted sales this quarter. Fortunately, production is back on track for both GM vans.
On a positive note, GM has sold more than 3 million Chevy Express and GMC Savana units to date.
About Chevrolet Express
The 2024 Chevy Express arrives with two new transmissions, which are the only changes for the Passenger Van, Cargo Van, and Cutaway configurations. While the 2024 Chevy Express cargo van initially dropped the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, it is now available again. It joins the atmospheric 4.3L V6 LV1 gasoline engine as the only two powerplants offered in the 2024 Express. Check out the 2024 Chevy Express towing capacities.
Additionally, 2024 Chevy Express infotainment system upgrades are no longer available, leaving the 2024 Express with only one infotainment option: the base audio system, which consists of an AM/FM stereo with an MP3 player. That system includes an auxiliary jack and two front-door speakers.
Check out all the 2024 Express paint colors, interior colorways, and updates and changes for the 2024 Express Passenger and Cargo van.
The 2025 Chevy Express drops the audio system upgrade – the AM/FM stereo with MP3 player and USB port – along with several other features and options. In practical terms, this means that the 2025 Express will no longer have a CD player, Bluetooth connectivity, or USB port.
Additionally, the 2025 Express also loses the second 12-volt battery option, which could be used when the vehicle is not running without affecting the ability to start the vehicle.
Production of the 2025 Express is currently scheduled for October 7th.
About GMC Savana
The 2024 GMC Savana arrives with two new transmissions, which are the only changes for the Passenger Van, Cargo Van, and Cutaway configurations. While, initially, the 2024 GMC Savana cargo van dropped the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, it is now available again, joining the atmospheric 4.3L V6 LV1 gasoline engine as the only two powerplants offered on the 2024 Savana. Check out the 2024 GMC Savana towing capacities.
Additionally, 2024 GMC Savana infotainment system upgrades are no longer available, leaving the 2024 Savana with only a single infotainment option: the base audio system, which consists of an AM/FM stereo with an MP3 player. That system includes an auxiliary jack and two front-door speakers.
Check out all the 2024 Savana paint colors and interior colorways.
The 2025 GMC Savana drops the audio system upgrade – the AM/FM stereo with MP3 player and USB port – along with several other features and options. In practical terms, this means that the 2025 Savana will no longer have a CD player, Bluetooth connectivity, or USB port.
Additionally, the 2025 Savana also loses the second 12-volt battery option, which could be used when the vehicle is not running without affecting the ability to start the vehicle.
Production of the 2025 Savana is currently scheduled for October 7th.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to GM van sales for Q2 2023, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days for Q2 2024 and 77 selling days for Q2 2023
- GM Q2 2024 sales reports:
- GM Q2 2024 sales U.S.A.
- GM Canada sales Q2 2024
- GM Mexico sales Q2 2024
- GM China sales Q2 2024
- GM Brazil sales Q2 2024
- GM Argentina sales Q2 2024
- GM Chile sales Q2 2024
- GM Colombia sales Q2 2024
- Chevrolet Colombia April 2024 sales
- Chevrolet Colombia May 2024 sales
- Chevrolet Colombia June 2024 sales
- GM South Korea sales Q2 2024
- GM South Korea April 2024 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea April 2024 sales
- Cadillac South Korea April 2024 sales
- GM South Korea May 2024 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea May 2024 sales
- GMC South Korea May 2024 sales
- Cadillac South Korea May 2024 sales
- GM South Korea June 2024 sales
- Chevrolet South Korea June 2024 sales
- Cadillac South Korea June 2024 sales
- GM South Korea April 2024 sales
Comments
Considering how much these cost now, and how few of them they are building, combined with how ancient the platform is, it’s not much of a surprise that the sales are down.
Are they planning anything new with these vans anytime soon? Dropping those features sounds like something you’d do before winding down production.
Still the best van on the market.
Is it on the market if you can’t buy it? The nearest new one to me is in another state it looks like.
I don’t care for the Chevy van. I want the GMC cargo van. My favorite and the one PROVEN to me in heavy delivery.
Same exact van different plastic.
It’s funny how many people think that GMC is better than Chevy in some fundamental way. It’s amazing what marketing can do.
Only cosmetic differences, same as Chevy and GMC trucks.
It’s GM’s own fault, they refused to build/sell them for so long, their customers went elsewhere. GM gave away that business.
Buyers are still there but there are no vans being built for general population.
@Paul:They probably will come back when their unibody vans start showing issues….