Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,713	$ 8,347
Marketable securities (Note 2)	3,835	6,759
Finance receivables, net (Note 3)	71,907	71,302
Net investment in operating leases (Note 4)	11,098	9,956
Notes and accounts receivable from affiliated companies (Note 18)	1,152	1,095
Derivative financial instruments (Note 12)	1,365	1,246
Other assets (Note 8)	2,172	2,991
Total assets	100,242	101,696
Liabilities
Customer deposits, dealer reserves and other	901	1,272
Affiliated companies (Note 18)	773	884
Total accounts payable	1,674	2,156
Debt (Note 9)	84,659	82,879
Deferred income taxes	1,134	1,494
Derivative financial instruments (Note 12)	286	534
Other liabilities and deferred income (Note 8)	3,593	4,311
Total liabilities	91,346	91,374
Shareholder’s interest
Shareholder’s interest	5,274	5,274
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	600	821
Retained earnings	3,022	4,227
Total shareholder’s interest	8,896	10,322
Total liabilities and shareholder’s interest	100,242	101,696
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	3,356	4,031
Finance receivables, net (Note 3)	49,329	50,001
Net investment in operating leases (Note 4)	6,354	6,121
Derivative financial instruments (Note 12)	157	26
Liabilities
Debt (Note 9)	41,421	40,247
Derivative financial instruments (Note 12)	$ 97	$ 222