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Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma

Tacoma, WA

4.3
2,328 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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6014 S Tacoma Way

Tacoma, WA

98409

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November 22, 2024

Timely service, good suggestion on additional items that should be replaced, Kept car clean, easy checkout More

by Herbdwyer1
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Talitha Davis
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Chuck White
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you appreciated the timely service, helpful suggestions, and care our team provided. Keeping your car clean and ensuring an easy checkout are always top priorities. We look forward to assisting you again!

November 21, 2024

I can't rate it higher than fair. I arrived 15 mins before my appointment. Service on my car didn't begin for one full hour. I was there 2hrs for an oil change, complimentary servic More

by jas037ellis
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Suzi Cronin
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found our staff pleasant, but we’re sorry the timing of your service fell short of expectations. Your time is valuable, and we’ll use your comments to evaluate how we can improve efficiency while maintaining the quality of our service. We appreciate your patience and the opportunity to assist you, and we hope to provide a smoother experience next time.

November 21, 2024

Slow service. I was told an hour for standard oil change which took 2. Called multiple times to check in as I was waiting nearby. I called & was transferred & disc More

by j_bell43
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Ryan Tramm
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Dave Christensen
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Michael Smith
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Debbie Cudini
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Suzi Cronin
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Mason Quinn
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Jennifer Oliver
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We deeply regret the delays and communication issues you faced during your service visit. Setting accurate expectations and respecting your time is a priority for us, and it’s clear we fell short in this instance. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be reviewing this internally to ensure better communication and timeliness moving forward. We value your business and hope to have the chance to restore your confidence in our service team.

November 21, 2024

Mason was great, very helpful with my repairs and working with my insurance company. He kept me informed. More

by mikemoore2393
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Mason Quinn
5.0
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Mason was able to assist you with your repairs and work seamlessly with your insurance company. Keeping you informed throughout the process is something we take pride in. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to helping you again in the future!

November 21, 2024

Sean was very Good! Easy to work with and knowledgeable about the truck he was selling, made the purchase process easy as well. More

by golfnric
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Sean-Karim Miller
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Thomas Tate
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Cici Hughes
5.0
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for the great review! We're so happy to hear that Sean made the purchase process easy and that his knowledge of the truck was helpful. It’s always our goal to make car buying as smooth as possible, and we’re glad Sean was able to do just that. Enjoy your new truck, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future!

November 20, 2024

Very pleasant to deal with Susie is amazing also Robin and Brenda in the parts department know there stuff. More

by Chucksters73
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Robin Wilson
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Brenda Sharpe
5.0
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Suzi Cronin
5.0
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so happy to hear you had a pleasant experience working with Susie, and that Robin and Brenda in parts were able to assist you so well. It’s always great to know our team made a positive impression. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to seeing you again!

November 20, 2024

Very professional business. Only issue: vending machines empty. Having alternate waiting rooms is very good as some of us need to sequester to phone/work. More

by jandcbraden
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Chuck White
5.0
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Suzi Cronin
5.0
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found our business professional and appreciate the convenience of our alternate waiting rooms. We apologize for the vending machines being empty and will work to ensure that’s addressed. Thanks again for your valuable input, and we look forward to your next visit!

November 19, 2024

We recently bought a Tahoe and it was such a seamless experience. Shade was extremely knowledgeable and made our purchase really quick and easy! He also helped us understand each function on the Tahoe be More

by T_Lorenzen
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Shade Clark
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Shade made your Tahoe purchase seamless and easy. It’s great to know he took the time to walk you through each function of the vehicle so you felt confident before leaving the lot. We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad we could provide such personalized service. Enjoy your new Tahoe!

November 19, 2024

No pressure sales people, finance we’re very helpful and a pleasure to work with More

by BECKYHOWDY
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Will Ketcham
5.0
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Zach “Duck” Davis
5.0
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Thomas Tate
4.0
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear that our team made your process easy and stress-free. It’s great to know that the no-pressure approach and helpful finance team made a difference for you. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again!

November 19, 2024

Very grateful for the wonderful experience in having my dream car Buick. With the zero interest and lifetime free oil change is the best offer we ever had. More

by leonibelle501
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Ryan Tramm
5.0
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Will Ketcham
5.0
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Dave Christensen
5.0
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Chuck White
5.0
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Michael Smith
5.0
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Debbie Cudini
5.0
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Suzi Cronin
5.0
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Mason Quinn
5.0
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Jennifer Oliver
5.0
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Thomas Tate
5.0
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Nov 25, 2024 -

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you’re enjoying your dream car, the Buick, and that the offer of zero interest and lifetime free oil changes made your experience even better. We truly appreciate your trust in us and are thrilled to have been part of making your dream car a reality!

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