Intercompany Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 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	$ (109)	$ 525
Intercompany borrowings	261	(71)
Eliminations of other reclassifications and eliminations from consolidated cash from operating activities	(242)	(146)
Eliminations of other reclassifications and eliminations from consolidated cash from investing activities	(37)	253
Dividend Paid By Finance Subsidiary To Parent	$ 3,000