Presentation - Sector to Consolidated Cash Flow Reconciliation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Sector to Consolidated Cash Flow Reconciliation [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations	$ 6,226	$ 6,457
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations	2,823	2,844
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations	(7,005)	(11,173)
Automotive [Member]
Sector to Consolidated Cash Flow Reconciliation [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations	5,744	3,004
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations	2,471	239
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations	(5,106)	(4,095)
Reclassifications [Abstract]
Elimination of investing activity to/(from) Financial Services in consolidation	1,859	434
Financial Services [Member]
Sector to Consolidated Cash Flow Reconciliation [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations	2,133	2,157
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations	560	3,376
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations	(3,758)	(6,553)
Reclassifications [Abstract]
Elimination of investing activity to/(from) Financial Services in consolidation	(1,859)	(434)
Sector to Consolidated Cash Flow Reconciliation - Footnote Narrative: [Abstract]
Percent of cash flows from finance receivables reclassified for consolidated presentation	100.00%
Intersector [Member]
Sector to Consolidated Cash Flow Reconciliation [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations	7,877	5,161
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations	3,031	3,615
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations	(8,864)	(10,648)
Reclassifications [Abstract]
Wholesale receivables	(1,944)	(248)
Finance receivables	293	244
Wholesale receivables	1,944	248
Finance receivables	(293)	(244)
Payments on notes to the Voluntary Benefit Association (VEBA) trust (UAW VEBA Trust)		1,300
Reclassifications [Abstract]
Automotive sector acquisition of Financial Services sector debt		341
Automotive sector acquisition of Financial Services sector debt		(341)
Payments on notes to the UAW VEBA Trust		$ (1,300)

Financing activity (to)/from sector.

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Investing activity (to)/from sectors, inflow.

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The percent of items reclassified from finance receivables for consolidated presentation.

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Reclassifications from investing to financing activities inflow to capture intersector transactions related to acquisition of debt.

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Reclassifications from investing to financing activities outflow to capture intersector transactions related to acquisition of debt.

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Reclassifications of finance receivables inflows from investing to operating activities to capture intersector transactions for the presentation of consolidated financials.

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Reclassifications of finance receivables outflows from investing to operating activities to capture intersector transactions for the presentation of consolidated financials.

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Reclassifications of wholesale receivables inflows from investing to operating activities to capture intersector transactions for the presentation of consolidated financials.

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Reclassifications of wholesale receivables outflows from investing to operating activities to capture intersector transactions for the presentation of consolidated financials.

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Element represents reclassification (inflow) of payments on notes/transfer of cash equivalents to the UAW Voluntary Employee Benefit Association ("VEBA") Trust.

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Element represents reclassification (outflow) of payments on notes/transfer of cash equivalents to the UAW Voluntary Employee Benefit Association ("VEBA") Trust.

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The net cash from (used in) the entity's financing activities specifically EXCLUDING the cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations, if any. This element is only to be used when the entity reports its cash flows attributable to discontinued operations separately from the cash flow provided by or used in financing activities. Such reporting would necessitate the entity to use the Net Cash provided by or used in Discontinued Operations, Total element provided in the taxonomy.

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The net cash from (used in) the entity's investing activities specifically EXCLUDING the cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations, if any. This element is only to be used when the entity reports its cash flows attributable to discontinued operations separately from the cash flow provided by or used in investing activities. Such reporting would necessitate the entity to use the Net Cash provided by or used in Discontinued Operations, Total element provided in the taxonomy.

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