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Barker Chevrolet

Lexington, IL

4.5
69 Reviews
We are a family owned and operated business that truly understands our customer’s needs. Our owner, Dan Traeger, has worked for Barker Motor Company for over 40 years! His son Andy manages our sister store (Barker Buick, GMC, Cadillac), while his son-in-law Jake, manages this store; Barker Chevrolet. We have sales consultants, parts specialists, service technicians and managers with years of experience and dedication to not only the brand, but to our customers; the Barker Family. We strive to ensure we offer the customer somewhere they can not only purchase one vehicle from us, but many!
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1887 P J Keller Hwy

Lexington, IL

61753

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May 12, 2026

Beware of any promises made by Barker because those promises are not upheld My disappointment continues More

by David4
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No
Employees Worked With
Jake Detmers
1.0
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Carol Montague
5.0
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May 10, 2026

Dick was great to work with. No high pressure and helped me acquire a beautiful Chevy truck. More

by irishnd033
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Dick Mead
May 10, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

Thank you for choosing us for your used Chevrolet Silverado 1500. We’re glad our team provided a pressure-free experience and helped you find the right truck. Enjoy every mile in your Silverado. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

May 09, 2026

Everything was great until the very end signing the paperwork I absolutely hate when they try and push the extra warranty and the simonize even though we told them we didnt want it. More

by jeffbressner
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Employees Worked With
Terry
May 11, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

Jeff, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We work hard to make sure our guests have an exceptional experience. We will share your comments with Terry and our team, and we look forward to working with you again. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

May 08, 2026

Service department is a joke . Doesn’t know how to treat a customer, and doesn’t know how truck warranty works . More

by tdubree64
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No
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Jake Detmers
1.0
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May 14, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

We're sorry to hear about your service experience and would love to get to the bottom of it with you and see if there is something we can come up with to turn it around for you as quickly as possible. If you would be willing to continue the conversation, we would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

May 05, 2026

Just said they would have my handicapped vehicle back for use but failed. Last year took 2 full months to get a transmission o handicapped vehicle 2 months. Supposed to be working on the infotainment center More

by tsommer85
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No
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Jake Detmers
2.0
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May 09, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

Thank you for your review. We're sorry your visit didn't go as planned, and we'd like to address these issues with our team. If it's possible to discuss your visit in more detail, please send us a message. We strive to make sure that all of our customers leave happy, and it's disappointing to learn that we missed the mark here. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

April 28, 2026

I absolutely love come to Barker Chevy how this time I was a bit disappointed in the service I received. When dropping off my car at the dealership on lunch break for oil change I had stated to the person More

by jla_5262
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Yes
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Jake Detmers
5.0
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Carol Montague
3.0
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Apr 30, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

We're sorry to hear about your experience and would love to get to the bottom of it with you and see if there is something we can come up with to turn it around for you as quickly as possible. If you would be willing to continue the conversation, we would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. Please let us know the best way to reach you. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

April 27, 2026

Provided my first complementary oil change . Easy scheduling and good service. Service tech met with me to discuss postponing my complementary tire rotation until the next oil change. More

by REEVESDG
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Jake Detmers
5.0
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Apr 27, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

We’re pleased scheduling was straightforward and that your oil change went smoothly. We’ll share your feedback with Jake regarding the tire rotation timing. Thanks for choosing us to care for your Chevrolet. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

April 27, 2026

Communication is a severe problem. When I called to get an update, I was told that they would check on it and call me back. That’s a great answer except they never call back so I’m jus More

by David4
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No
Employees Worked With
Jake Detmers
5.0
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Carol Montague
5.0
This rating includes all reviews, with more weight given to recent reviews.
May 01, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

David, we're sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet the high standards that guests have come to expect from our dealership. If there's anything we can do to resolve the issue or if it's possible to discuss your visit in more detail, please feel free to contact us directly. We'd love to get to the bottom of this and turn things around for you. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

April 24, 2026

Dick was Awesome but the car is already going into the shop. Which takes away from the overall experience. More

by g.unthank
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Carol Montague
4.0
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Apr 27, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. If you would like to further discuss your visit, feel free to contact us at your convenience. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

April 24, 2026

Sales staff was great to work with and very professional. Made the buying process painless. More

by weberme
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Jake Detmers
5.0
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Carol Montague
5.0
This rating includes all reviews, with more weight given to recent reviews.
Other Employees : Terry Hotwick
Apr 24, 2026 -

Barker Chevrolet responded

It’s fantastic to hear that our sales team made the purchase of your used Chevrolet 1500 seamless and professional. Enjoy every drive, and thanks for sharing your experience. The Good Guys at Barker Chevy

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