Schedule I Condensed Financial Information Parent Company Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Financial Statements [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 20,992	$ 22,767	$ 18,832
Cost of Goods Sold	17,163	18,821	15,452
Selling, Administrative and General Expense	2,718	2,822	2,630
Rationalizations	175	103	240
Interest Expense	357	330	316
United States and Foreign Taxes	203	201	172
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	34	19	11
Net Income (Loss)	212	343	(216)
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends	29	22	0
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders	183	321	(216)
Basic	$ 0.75	$ 1.32	$ (0.89)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	245	244	242
Diluted	$ 0.74	$ 1.26	$ (0.89)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	247	271	242
Goodyear Comprehensive Loss	(362)	(378)	(114)
Parent [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements [Line Items]
Net Sales	8,898	9,027	7,648
Cost of Goods Sold	7,792	8,209	6,932
Selling, Administrative and General Expense	895	898	928
Rationalizations	38	70	163
Interest Expense	258	247	271
Other Income	(152)	(218)	(88)
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	67	(179)	(558)
United States and Foreign Taxes	23	37	0
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	168	559	342
Net Income (Loss)	212	343	(216)
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends	29	22	0
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders	183	321	(216)
Basic	$ 0.75	$ 1.32	$ (0.89)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	245	244	242
Diluted	$ 0.74	$ 1.26	$ (0.89)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	247	271	242
Goodyear Comprehensive Loss	$ (362)	$ (378)	$ (114)