FINANCING RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance lease income	$ 34	$ 45	$ 78	$ 91
GE Capital | Financing Receivables Portfolio Segment
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Percent of financing receivables over 30 days past due	8.50%		8.50%		4.20%
Percent of financing receivables over 90 days past due	4.70%		4.70%		2.90%
Percent of financing receivables on nonaccrual	4.60%		4.60%		6.10%