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Equity (Narrative - Preferred Stock) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage   8.50%us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage
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8.50%us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage
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Preferred stock dividend rate at August 15, 2016   6.243%ally_PreferredStockDividendRateAtAugust152016
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Preferred Stock, Decrease in Shares Authorized $ 41ally_PreferredStockDecreaseinSharesAuthorized
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Series G Preferred Stock [Member]      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage   7.00%us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage
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7.00%us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentage
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