Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 77,648		$ 73,114		$ 72,297
Intangible assets subject to amortization	14,150		11,821
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	160		159
Other Intangible assets - Net	14,310		11,980
Subsidiaries [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	51,453	[1]	46,143	[1]
Other Intangible assets - Net	13,180	[1]	10,700	[1]
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	26,195		26,971
Other Intangible assets - Net	$ 1,136		$ 1,287

[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.