McElveen Buick GMC Earns 2023 GMC Dealer of the Year Award

Member Submission • May 17, 2024

The Award is Presented to the Top One Percent of GMC Dealers

Summerville, SC – For its commitment to excellence and dedication to GMC’s “Professional Grade” ethos,

General Motors is proud to announce that McElveen Buick GMC has earned the title of 2023 GMC Dealer of

the Year. The award is presented to the top 1 percent of GMC dealers who excel at delivering premium and

capable products to customers, coupled with outstanding sales and exceptional customer service.


"GMC stands for delivering vehicles that are the epitome of Professional Grade, and our Dealer of the Year

recipients embody this spirit in every aspect of their service," said Duncan Aldred, global vice president of

Buick and GMC. “We are delighted to honor McElveen Buick GMC, whose commitment to providing premium

products and experiences aligns perfectly with the expectations of our ambitious customer base. Their hard

work and dedication are integral to the continued success and prestige of the GMC brand.”

Doug McElveen of McElveen Buick GMC said the dealership is proud to be recognized for its hard work and dedication. “On the year of our 45th anniversary, we did it! I am proud of our family of employees. They deserve the recognition.” 


“Being recognized as the GMC Dealer of the Year is a source of great pride for our team,” said Doug McElveen, of McElveen Buick GMC. “It reaffirms our dedication to offering not just vehicles, but promises of capability, reliability, and a premium experience to our customers who expect nothing but the best. We’re driven by the needs of our customers, and this award inspires us to continue exceeding those expectations in

every way possible.”


GMC continues to lead in premium trucks and SUVs, achieving a milestone in 2023 with record U.S. sales and

success for the Sierra range. Celebrating the Denali brand's 25th year in 2024, GMC advances its SUV

offerings with the all-new 2024 Acadia joining the versatile Terrain and full-size Yukon models.

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