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Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
2,225 Reviews
Gilchrist was originally founded by James Gilchrist in 1927 when he opened a REO Motor Car Company dealership downtown.. In the 1940’s the dealership transitioned to selling Chrysler Plymouth automobiles. In the 1950’s the Gilchrist family added Borgward and Buick. James introduced his son, John Gilchrist Sr. into the automotive industry and John Sr. eventually became the dealer in the 1960’s. Opel was the next brand to be added during this time. John Sr. continued to serve the local Tacoma Community while raising his sons, John Jr. and Gary, into the industry. By late 1980’s the Gilchrist family had stepped away from all of the brands except Buick. John Sr. decided to grow from being just a Buick dealership to adding the Chevrolet franchise in 1988. In 1991 John Sr. passed the legacy along once again to his sons, John Jr. and Gary. In 2009 the Gilchrist family decided to grow the brand again and added GMC to the mix. After years of working in the dealership John’s daughter Stephanie and Gary’s son Nick have begun to transition the dealership into the fourth generation of Gilchrist’s. In the 90+ years of serving the local community, the Gilchrist family has been able to keep the dealership within the family and help countless other families get reliable vehicles at a great price.
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Service
Monday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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August 13, 2019
Hood buying experience Friendly and personable staff . The lot had several good choices already but the folks will work with you to find your perfect ride. Sam Reed was know Friendly and personable staff . The lot had several good choices already but the folks will work with you to find your perfect ride. Sam Reed was knowledgeable and very helpful. More
by pcriss003
Verified CustomerEmployees Worked With
Kevin McCarren, Samuel Reed
August 12, 2019
Buick Verano - Jeff Best Salesman Buick Verano - Jeff is the Best Salesman we have had to date. He was kind and knowledgeable about the cars. He was incredibly patient and helpful too Buick Verano - Jeff is the Best Salesman we have had to date. He was kind and knowledgeable about the cars. He was incredibly patient and helpful too More
by mebraun
August 12, 2019
Simple tire replace I was at your dealership to get four tires replaced, my appointment was at 8:00 and it took your tech three hours to replace four tire on my truck whi I was at your dealership to get four tires replaced, my appointment was at 8:00 and it took your tech three hours to replace four tire on my truck which I thought was an unreasonable amount of time, scheduled another appointment in Tacoma for 10:00 that should have been no problem meeting, but had to cancel because of taking three hours for tires to be replaced. More
by dntwhitney
Employees Worked With
Chuck White Service Consultant
August 12, 2019
Great service from a great dealership I took my 2019 GMC Sierra Denali pick up in for its first oil change and tire rotation. The aervice team dud a great job, provided me a loaner vehicle I took my 2019 GMC Sierra Denali pick up in for its first oil change and tire rotation. The aervice team dud a great job, provided me a loaner vehicle and kept me up to date on status. I would highly recommend Gilchrist Chevrolet/GMC. I love my new truck and the service I received! Thank you Gilchrist Chevrolet! Especially Chase Byrne and David is service! More
by ROBUTKA
August 11, 2019
Best sales, service and customer experience The whole company’s culture is incredible. It’s all about you, not the dealership. Everyone we encountered was incredibly courteous and thoughtful. The whole company’s culture is incredible. It’s all about you, not the dealership. Everyone we encountered was incredibly courteous and thoughtful. Our salesperson (Ricky) was available 24/7 to maser or assist us every step of the way! More
by User-492bba3554
Employees Worked With
Will, Nick Gilchrist, Richard Mathews
August 08, 2019
Unfounded, over priced sales pitches ,, Practices of dishonesty, trying to sell over priced services ,, or services not even needed ,, very disappointed, with this dealership ,, no ethical o Practices of dishonesty, trying to sell over priced services ,, or services not even needed ,, very disappointed, with this dealership ,, no ethical or moral habits at all ,, done !!! More
by jrh19460
Employees Worked With
August 08, 2019
Great experience I always worry about getting overcharged or having unnecessary work done when I take my car to the dealership. I appreciate that not happening when I always worry about getting overcharged or having unnecessary work done when I take my car to the dealership. I appreciate that not happening when I bring it to Gilchrist! Fast, friendly, quality service! More
by NO2
Employees Worked With
Mike?
August 08, 2019
Always friendly, fast and efficient I've always been helped quickly. They always put up with my twenty questions. Quick with service and if it's gonna be a while helpful with alternat I've always been helped quickly. They always put up with my twenty questions. Quick with service and if it's gonna be a while helpful with alternatives More
by ATEARDROP253
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August 07, 2019
Recall notice Easy to get appointment, recall notice, no need for further action, in and out, Why does it have to be a certain length Stupid Ridiculous Easy to get appointment, recall notice, no need for further action, in and out, Why does it have to be a certain length Stupid Ridiculous More
by KANKLAM
Employees Worked With
Dave, service advisor, and Juliana, service scheduler
May 11, 2019
Good price,horrible customer service. I got a good price on my vehicle but the customer service here is horrific. After buying my car, not once did the dealership including my salesperson I got a good price on my vehicle but the customer service here is horrific. After buying my car, not once did the dealership including my salesperson reach out and ask how things were going. I found the sales manager to be pushy and rude. I wasn't offered snacks or coffee though it took hours to finish my sale, until I was leaving. They appeared to just make me wait to tell me the finance options so I'd be less likely to give up after investing so much time. It took weeks of calling multiple times to get the person who does license and registration work to send my paperwork to Oregon. I had a GM rebate that they failed to tell me I had to send paperwork to GM. They said they would take care of it and I was charged an extra month payment for my previous car because of this and had to contact them multiple times. So I would say if you don't mind incompetent service with people who care nothing about you as a customer, then this is your place to do business👍. More
by Amanda
Employees Worked With
David
