Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Total	$ 17,325		$ 15,374
Subsidiaries [Member]
Raw materials and work in process	10,220		9,295
Finished goods	6,726		6,020
Unbilled shipments	584		378
Inventory, Gross, Total	17,530		15,693
Less revaluation to LIFO	(273)		(398)
Total	17,257	[1]	15,295	[1]
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Finished goods	68		79
Total	$ 68		$ 79

[1] (a)        Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or financial services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.