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Discontinued and Held-for-sale Operations (Select Balance Sheet Information for Held-for-sale Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Other Assets $ 6,783us-gaap_OtherAssets $ 7,302us-gaap_OtherAssets
Automotive finance operations [Member]    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Sold Interest in Joint Venture 40.00%ally_SoldInterestinJointVenture
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Other Assets   $ 634us-gaap_OtherAssets
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