Welcome to Barker Buick GMC

Why Buy from Barker?

We offer a great selection of new, pre-owned, and certified pre-owned vehicles, each carefully selected to meet our standards for quality and reliability. Our certified pre-owned inventory must pass an extensive 172-point inspection, giving you added confidence in your purchase.

We are also the exclusive home of the complimentary no cost Barker Shield Lifetime Warranty, providing long-term protection and peace of mind long after you drive off the lot.

Our sales team is committed to delivering a friendly, personalized experience with a no-hassle, no-pressure approach. We believe buying a vehicle should feel straightforward, comfortable, and even enjoyable.

We are here to answer your questions before, during, and after the sale, and to build a relationship you can trust for years to come. Visit our showroom today and experience why so many customers choose Barker.

Why Service at Barker?

When you choose to have your vehicle serviced here, you can be assured that your vehicle is in trusted hands. All of our technicians are ASE and GM Certified. What this means for you is that all our technicians are trained on the latest vehicle technologies. Our technicians know your vehicle inside and out. We offer a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for customers while they wait for their vehicle. Our waiting room offers a flat screen TV with complimentary Wi-Fi. We also offer a shuttle service for customers dropping off a vehicle for us to take a look at. Secure, after hours drop off is also available.

Why Buy Accessories and Parts from Barker?

We sell genuine GM accessories to customize your vehicle as well as genuine GM parts. If your vehicle is in for service, know that genuine GM parts are used.

Our History

Barker Motor Company has been serving McLean County since 1935 and is proud to represent Buick and GMC on Veterans Parkway in Bloomington. The Barker Chevrolet store is just a short drive up I-55 @ exit #178 in Lexington. For over 8 decades Barker has watched franchises and competition come and go. A few basic principles contribute to the company’s success; good service, fair pricing, quality products and “doing unto others as we would have them do unto us”. Words are only words unless they are supported with deeds.

Barker Timeline

• 1935 – Alden F. Barker II moved to Bloomington from Danville to open the Oldsmobile dealership located at 407 W. Washington Street.
• 1945 – Barker moved the Oldsmobile dealership to 310 N. Lee Street in Bloomington.
• 1956 – Alden sold the dealership to his two sons Al and Bill Barker.
• 1971 – The Lee Street location was sold to the City of Bloomington to build a fire station. The store was then moved to the current location at 2030 Ireland Grove Road.
• 1978 – The Barker brothers expanded the dealership by purchasing the Cadillac franchise for the area.
• 1994 – Barker’s product offering became even more diverse when they purchased the GMC franchise in 1994.
• 1999 – Al and Bill Barker sold the dealership to Dan Traeger and Tim Johnson.
• 2001 – GM downsized and cut out the Oldsmobile brand. Barker changed the name to Barker GMC.
• 2003 – The dealership diversified its product line once again by becoming a GMC Medium Duty Truck dealer.
• 2004 – Barker purchased the Chevrolet franchise in Lexington, Illinois and named it Barker Chevrolet.
• 2011 – GM awarded Barker Motor Co. the Buick franchise.
• 2012 – All new showroom, offices and services. Reception areas added to better serve our customers. Our reception area offers complementary coffee, snacks and Wi-Fi. We also have a big screen TV and a play area for our youngest guests.
• 2019 – Awarded the Buick Mark of Excellence Award. This award honors dealers “who have committed themselves to unsurpassed performance and customer satisfaction.”
• 2023 – Sold our first all electric GMC HUMMER EV TRUCK.