Commitments and Guarantees (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Guarantees
Total credit support for certain customers	$ 2,351
Credit Support [Member]
Guarantees
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	23
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Guarantees
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	828
Boeing Airbus And Other Aircraft [Member] | GE Capital Aviation Services [Member]
Other Commitments [Abstract]
Long-term purchase commitment	29,405
Used Aircraft Order [Member] | GE Capital Aviation Services [Member]
Other Commitments [Abstract]
Long-term purchase commitment	$ 816