Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee, Chicagoland's Most Awarded GM Dealer
The Woody Buick GMC family, proudly serving the Chicagoland communities of Naperville and Gurnee, is officially recognized as Chicago's Most Awarded GM Dealer—a title we’ve earned through over a decade of dedication. Our extensive record of accolades includes multiple prestigious GM Dealer of the Year awards (winning in 2024 and in 10 separate years since 2011), numerous GM Mark of Excellence recognitions, and consistent ranking as the Top Sales Volume Dealership in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana. As the area's #1 GM Buick Dealership and #1 GM Certified Pre-Owned Dealership, we offer an unparalleled selection of new and used Buick and GMC SUVs, trucks, and vehicles. Furthermore, our commitment to excellence extends to customer satisfaction, earning us the CARFAX 5X Top Rated Dealer award. Beyond the showroom, we proudly give back through local initiatives, actively supporting organizations like the Naperville Education Foundation and the Gurnee Food Pantry.
J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Award
The J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Program℠ is a prestigious certification that identifies the select few retailers nationwide who exceed modern consumer expectations. At Woody Buick GMC of Naperville and Gurnee, we are proud to be recognized as a J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence, a distinction that requires passing a rigorous, three-step validation process designed to protect the integrity of the car-buying experience:
The 20% Qualification: Eligibility is strictly limited to the top 20% of franchised dealerships nationwide. J.D. Power uses the "Voice of the Customer" data from its annual Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study℠ to ensure only the highest-performing brands and retailers are even considered.
Top-Tier Performance: To advance, a dealership must rank among its brand’s elite performers in key satisfaction areas, proving they are leaders in negotiation transparency, facility quality, and personnel professionalism.
The 11-Point Audit: Finally, Woody Buick GMC passed an intensive in-dealership audit. This verification focuses on eleven J.D. Power Best Practices, including upfront digital pricing, fair trade-in appraisals, and a clear, easy-to-understand F&I (Finance & Insurance) process.
By meeting these strict national benchmarks, Woody Buick GMC provides Chicagoland drivers with a verified "Professional Grade" experience. When you see the J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence badge, you can shop with total confidence, knowing our sales and service processes have been independently audited for honesty, efficiency, and excellence.
Naperville
· J.D. Power 2026 Dealer of Excellence Award - Learn more about this award here
GM Dealer of the Year
The GM Dealer of the Year award is the highest honor a General Motors franchise can achieve, representing the top 1% of dealerships nationwide. This prestigious recognition is strictly limited to an elite group of only 20 Buick dealers and 25 GMC dealers in the entire country each year. To earn this title, a dealership must consistently outperform its peers in total sales volume, parts sales, and—most importantly—long-term customer loyalty and satisfaction. With over a decade of GM Dealer of the Year recognitions, Woody Buick GMC of Naperville and Gurnee has proven to be a permanent fixture in this elite national circle, delivering a level of excellence that few other Chicagoland dealers can claim.
Naperville
· GM Dealer of the Year 2011
· GM Dealer of the Year 2012
· GM Dealer of the Year 2013
· GM Dealer of the Year 2014
· GM Dealer of the Year 2015
· GM Dealer of the Year 2016
· GM Dealer of the Year 2017
· GM Dealer of the Year 2018
· GM Dealer of the Year 2020
· GM Dealer of the Year 2023
· GM Dealer of the Year 2024
· GM Dealer of the Year 2025
Gurnee
· GM Dealer of the Year 2024
· GM Dealer of the Year 2025
GM #1 Dealership
Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicago
The "Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicago, Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Award" is a regional performance distinction primarily associated with General Motors (GM) dealerships. It recognizes the franchise that has achieved the highest total number of vehicle sales in the combined Chicago metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana market over a specific calendar year.
Naperville
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana 2013
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana 2014
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana 2015
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana 2016
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicago 2020 - 1,206
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicago 2021 - 1,256
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicago 2022 - 1,169
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicago 2023 - 1,531
· Top Sales Volume Dealership Chicago 2024 - 1,878
GM #1 Buick Dealership
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2013
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2014
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2015
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2017
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2020
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2021
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2022
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2023
· GM #1 Buick Dealership 2024
GM #1 GMC Dealership
· GM #1 GMC Dealership 2020
· GM #1 GMC Dealership 2021
· GM #1 GMC Dealership 2022
· GM #1 GMC Dealership 2023
· GM #1 GMC Dealership 2024
GM #1 Certified Pre-Owned Dealership
· GM #1 Certified Pre-Owned Dealership 2017
· GM #1 Certified Pre-Owned Dealership 2018
· GM #1 Certified Pre-Owned Dealership 2020
· GM #1 Certified Pre-Owned Dealership 2021
· GM #1 Certified Pre-Owned Dealership 2022
· GM #1 Certified Pre-Owned Dealership 2024
GM Top Accessories by Volume
· GM Top Accessories by Volume 2017
· GM Top Accessories by Volume 2018
GM Mark of Excellence
The GM Mark of Excellence is a symbol of extraordinary performance and a commitment to "Professional Grade" service. This award is presented to a select group of only 50 Buick and GMC dealers across the United States who have met or exceeded the most rigorous benchmarks in the industry. Beyond sales excellence, the Mark of Excellence specifically honors dealerships that maintain superior CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) scores and adhere to the highest standards of facility and brand representation. At Woody Buick GMC, our recurring Mark of Excellence honors serve as your guarantee that whether you are visiting us for a new Sierra pick-up truck or a certified service visit, you are receiving a nationally recognized level of care and expertise.
Naperville
· GM Mark of Excellence 2004
· GM Mark of Excellence 2012
· GM Mark of Excellence 2013
· GM Mark of Excellence 2014
· GM Mark of Excellence 2015
· GM Mark of Excellence 2016
· GM Mark of Excellence 2017
· GM Mark of Excellence 2020
GM Dealer Lead Close Rate
Naperville
· GM Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Dealer Lead Close Rate 2013
· GM Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Dealer Lead Close Rate 2014
GM Customer Retention
Naperville
· GM Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #2 Customer Retention 2016
Cars.com
The Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award—formerly the DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award—is a premier recognition of the top-performing auto dealerships across the United States and Canada. This award is not based on a panel of judges; instead, it is earned through the "PowerScore™," a rigorous Bayesian algorithm that analyzes a dealership's average star rating, total review volume, and—most importantly—management's response rate to customer feedback. To qualify, a dealership must maintain a 4.0 out of 5.0 rating or higher and display consistent engagement with customers throughout the year.
At Woody Buick GMC of Naperville and Gurnee, we are proud to be among the elite top 15% of franchise dealers to receive this distinction. This award represents an expansion of our national reputation for outstanding customer service, as evidenced by verified reviews from real buyers and service guests on both Cars.com and DealerRater.com. Because these awards are updated annually based on the previous year's performance, our recognition serves as a current, data-backed guarantee that we remain a leader in Chicagoland customer satisfaction. When you see this badge, you know you are visiting a dealership that actively listens to, values, and responds to its community.
Naperville
· Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award 2025
· Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award 2026
Gurnee
· Cars.com Dealer of the Year 2025
· Cars.com Dealer of the Year 2026
· Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award 2025
· Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award 2026
CARFAX
The CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer Award is a data-driven distinction that recognizes an elite group of automotive retailers for providing exceptional customer service. Unlike traditional awards, this recognition is decided entirely by the "Voice of the Customer"—derived from more than 10.8 million verified ratings and reviews from real consumers who have personally bought or serviced a vehicle at the dealership. To qualify, a dealer must maintain a consistent, high-volume stream of 5-star feedback, with the average winner boasting an impressive 4.6 out of 5-star rating. This program is designed to guide shoppers toward the most transparent and trustworthy businesses in the country, ensuring that "Top-Rated" status is a true reflection of a dealership’s daily commitment to honesty and integrity.
At Woody Buick GMC, we are honored to be named a CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer, marking multiple consecutive years receiving this prestigious national honor. As a CARFAX Lifetime Dealer serving the Naperville and Gurnee communities, we go beyond the sale by providing a Free CARFAX Vehicle History Report for every vehicle in our 750+ unit inventory, giving our customers total peace of mind regarding accident history and service records. By leveraging the CARFAX for Life program, we provide our guests with automated, VIN-specific maintenance reminders that simplify vehicle ownership and drive our industry-leading CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index). This 7-year winning streak is a testament to the "Woody Way"—a philosophy built on the belief that long-term customer loyalty is earned through total transparency and world-class service.
Naperville
CARFAX 5X Top Rated Dealer
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2019
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2020
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2021
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2022
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2023
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2024
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer Lifetime Dealer 2024
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2025
Gurnee
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2023
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2024
· CARFAX Top Rated Dealer 2025
Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana
The Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Buick GMC Award is a performance-based honor given by General Motors (GM) to individual sales professionals who excel in the regional market covering Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Naperville
· Buick Royal Purple Award Mary Froelich 1998
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Mary Froelich 2010
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 GMC Mary Froelich 2010
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Mary Froelich 2011
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 GMC Mary Froelich 2011
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Elite Recognition Mary Froelich 2012
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Mary Froelich 2012
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 GMC Mary Froelich 2012
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Mary Froelich 2013
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Mary Froelich 2014
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Mary Froelich 2015
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #3 Buick Mary Froelich 2016
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Mary Froelich 2017
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #3 Buick Mary Froelich 2020
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #3 Buick Mary Froelich 2021
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #2 Buick Mary Froelich 2022
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #4 GMC Mary Froelich 2022
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #3 Buick Mary Froelich 2023
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #3 GMC Mary Froelich 2023
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Buick Mary Froelich 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #13 GMC Buick Mary Froelich 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Gene Babb 2015
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #1 Gene Babb 2017
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #5 GMC Gene Babb 2020
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #5 Buick Gene Babb 2020
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #11 Buick Gene Babb 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #17 Buick Gene Babb 2023
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #12 GMC Gene Babb 2023
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #7 GMC Gene Babb 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #12 GMC Shaban Zejneli 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #15 GMC Jose Lopez 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #12 Buick Brian Newcomb 2023
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #18 GMC Brian Newcomb 2023
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #16 GMC Brian Newcomb 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #10 GMC Wilfreido Urueta 2023
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #17 GMC Wilfreido Urueta 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #8 GMC Daniel Vinhal 2023
Gurnee
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #11 GMC Nicholas Smoot 2023
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #8 GMC Emanuel Haro 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #11 GMC Michael Rancharan 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #13 GMC Jeremy Reeves 2024
· Top Sales Consultants in Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana #20 GMC Jarvis Jackson 2024
Other Awards or Accolades
Naperville
· GM Financial 2021 Chicago Golf Outing - 1st Place
· City of Naperville First Responders and Veterans Local Business Award
Community Events & Philanthropy Involvement
Naperville
· Naper Settlement
· Naper Settlement Farmers Market
· Naper Settlement Naper Nights Concert Series
· Naper Settlement Oktoberfest
· Naper Settlement All Hallows Eve
· Naper Settlement Howl at the Moon
· Naperville Park District
· Naperville Park District Wonderful World of Wheels
· Naperville Community Fireworks Show
· Naperville Salute
· Naperville Woman's Club
· Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair
· Naperville Western Suburban Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
· US*99 Chicago's Country Station
· US*99 Chicago's Country Station Studio
· US*99 Chicago's Country Station Melissa & Austin Show
· US*99 Low Dough Show
· St Joan of Arc Catholic School
· St Joan of Arc Catholic School
· Montini Catholic High School
· Benet Academy High School
· Santa's Sleigh Tour
· Professional Championship Bull Riders Championship 2024
· Professional Championship Bull Riders Border Battle 2025
· A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter Makin' Strides for Strays
· Naperville Tennis Club Orcas Swim Team
· Downers Grove High School
· Chicago Auto Show
· Illinois State Police Got Your 6 Foundation
Gurnee
· Gurnee Days 2023
· Gurnee Days 2024
· Gurnee Days 2025
· Gurnee Days Charity Car Show 2024
· Gurnee Days Charity Car Show 2025
· Buick Club of America Chiwaukee Border Chapter Buick Charity Car Show 2023
· Buick Club of America Chiwaukee Border Chapter Buick Charity Car Show 2024
· Buick Club of America Chiwaukee Border Chapter Buick Charity Car Show 2025
· Wauconda Bulldog Youth Sports
· Camp Odayin - for children with heart disease
· Illinois State Police Got Your 6 Foundation