Property, Plant and Equipment (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment
Original cost	$ 86,317		$ 86,317		$ 90,023
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(35,881)		(35,881)		(35,928)
Depreciation and amortization	1,294	$ 1,188	2,505	$ 2,289
Property, plant and equipment - net	50,436		50,436		54,095
GE Capital
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment - net	$ 31,628		$ 31,628		$ 34,781