Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
GE shareowners' equity balance at January 1	$ 130,566		$ 123,026
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	2,999		3,527
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(2,210)		(1,974)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	1,271		566
Net sales (purchases) of shares for treasury	(840)		(1,422)
Changes in other capital	50		(9)
Ending balance at March 31	131,836		123,714
Noncontrolling interests	6,183	[1]	5,336
Total equity balance at March 31	$ 138,019		$ 129,050

[1] Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(180) million at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.