Intercompany Transactions (Narratives) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	$ 28,223	$ 29,082	$ 28,953
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	(5,721)	27,979	12,798
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(16,725)	(44,959)	(50,213)
Combined
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	33,627	34,170	37,495
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	(7,699)	27,487	10,470
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(20,151)	(49,649)	(56,916)
Elimination GE Customer Receivables Sold To GECC
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(1,918)	360	(1,809)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	1,766	262	2,005
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	152	(622)	(196)
Elimination GECC Dividends To GE
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(3,000)	(5,985)	(6,426)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	3,000	5,985	6,426
Other Reclassifications and Eliminations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(486)	537	(307)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	212	230	323
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	274	(673)	473
Effect of Elimination
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(5,404)	(5,088)	(8,542)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	1,978	492	2,328
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	$ 3,426	$ 4,690	$ 6,703

Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of financing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit.

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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of investing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets.

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