Property, Plant and Equipment (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment
Original cost	$ 87,575		$ 87,575		$ 90,023
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(36,122)		(36,122)		(35,928)
Depreciation and amortization	1,136	$ 1,265	3,641	$ 3,554
Property, plant and equipment - net	51,453		51,453		54,095
GE Capital
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment - net	$ 32,699		$ 32,699		$ 34,781