Research, Development & Engineering (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Research And Development [Abstract]

Summary of Research, Development & Engineering Activities

Garrett conducts research, development and engineering (“RD&E”) activities, which consist primarily of the development of new products and product applications. RD&E costs are charged to expense as incurred unless the Company has a contractual guarantee for reimbursement from the customer. Customer reimbursements are netted against gross RD&E expenditures as they are considered a recovery of cost. Such costs are included in Cost of goods sold as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Research and development costs	$	31	$	28	$	92	$	96
Engineering-related expenses		4		—		8		7
	$	35	$	28	$	100	$	103