Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
GE shareowners' equity balance at January 1	$ 130,566	$ 123,026
Net earnings attributable to the Company	10,081	9,851
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(6,635)	(5,839)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	1,010	2,367
Net sales (purchases) of shares for treasury	(444)	(6,454)
Changes in other capital	420	(259)
Ending balance at September 30	134,998	122,692
Noncontrolling interests	8,513	6,353
Total equity balance at September 30	$ 143,511	$ 129,045