Intercompany Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Intercompany Transactions [Abstract]
Elimination of net decrease (increase) in GE customer receivables sold to GECC from consolidated cash from operating, investing and financing activities	$ (48)	$ 959
Intercompany borrowings	508	247
Eliminations of other reclassifications and eliminations from consolidated cash from operating activities	(199)	31
Eliminations of other reclassifications and eliminations from consolidated cash from investing activities	$ (220)	$ (297)