Fair Value Measurements (Parenthetical) (Details) (Level 3, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Level 3
Fair Value Assets Measured On Non Recurring Basis	$ 1,325	$ 1,460

This item represents the fair value of classes of assets remeasured at fair value on a non recurring basis during the period.

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Namespace Prefix:	ge_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant