Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Allowance for Accounts Receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common Stock, par value (dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, authorized (shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, outstanding (shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury shares (shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Selling, Administrative and General Expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Rationalizations (Note 2)
Restructuring Charges
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Other (Income) Expense (Note 3)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
United States and Foreign Taxes (Benefit) Expense (Note 4)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Goodyear Net Income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Goodyear Net Income — Per Share of Common Stock
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net Income
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization and Write-Off of Debt Issuance Costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Pension Curtailments and Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan Curtailments and Settlements
Curtailments
The amount of decrease that is related to an event that significantly reduces the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services.
Settlements
The amount of decrease that relates to an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. Examples of transactions that constitute a settlement include (a) making lump-sum cash payments to plan participants in exchange for their rights to receive specified benefits and (b) purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts.
Net Rationalization Charges (Note 2)
Rationalization Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Net (Gains) Losses on Asset Sales (Note 3)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Pension Contributions and Direct Payments
Pension Contributions And Direct Payments
Pension contributions and direct payments
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts Payable — Trade
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Compensation and Benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Other Assets and Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital Expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Asset Dispositions (Note 3)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Short Term Securities Acquired
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Short Term Securities Redeemed
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Other Transactions
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Total Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Incurred
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Short Term Debt and Overdrafts Paid
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Long Term Debt Incurred
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Long Term Debt Paid
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Common Stock Issued
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Common Stock Repurchased (Note 12)
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Common Stock Dividends Paid (Note 12)
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Transactions with Minority Interests in Subsidiaries
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Debt Related Costs and Other Transactions
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Total Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of the Period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of the Period
Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financing arrangements and derivative financial instruments.
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities
Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities [Member]
Accounts Receivable Factoring Facilities [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Off-balance sheet receivables sold
Off-balance Sheet Accounts Receivable Securitization
Off-balance Sheet Accounts Receivable Securitization
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable Legal Entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Asset Dispositions
Capital Contributions and Loans Incurred
Intercompany Capital Contributions Investing Activities
Intercompany Capital Contributions Investing Activities.
Capital Redemptions and Loans Paid
Intercompany Capital Redemptions Investing Activities
Intercompany Capital Redemptions Investing Activities
Other Transactions
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Common Stock Repurchased
Common Stock Dividends Paid
Capital Contributions and Loans Incurred
Intercompany Capital Contributions Financing Activities
Intercompany Capital Contributions Financing Activities.
Capital Redemptions and Loans Paid
Intercompany Capital Redemptions Financing Activities
Intercompany Capital Redemptions Financing Activities
Intercompany Dividends Paid
Inter Company Dividend Paid
Inter company dividend paid.
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets and Liabilities at fair value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Assets at Fair Value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Liabilities at Fair Value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Consolidating Statements of Operations
Rationalizations
Other (Income) Expense
United States and Foreign Taxes
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Minority Shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Goodyear Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $25 and $44 in 2017 ($3 and $17 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Defined benefit plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses included in total benefit cost, net of tax of $10 and $31 in 2017 ($8 and $24 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
(Increase)/Decrease in net actuarial losses, net of tax of ($16) and ($15) in 2017 ($0 and $0 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses due to curtailments, settlements, and divestitures, net of tax of $9 and $9 in 2017 ($0 and $0 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), after Tax
Deferred derivative losses, net of tax of ($2) and ($9) in 2017 ($0 and $0 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income, net of tax of $0 and ($1) in 2017 ($0 and ($1) in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income
Earnings per share — basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Goodyear net income
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding (shares)
Earnings per common share — basic (dollars per share)
Earnings per share — diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Goodyear net income
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Dilutive effect of stock options and other dilutive securities (shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted (shares)
Earnings per common share — diluted (dollars per share)
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Amiens Labor Claims
Amiens Labor Claims [Member] [Member]
Amiens Labor Claims [Member] [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Philippsburg Restructuring
Philippsburg Restructuring [Member]
Philippsburg Restructuring [Member]
SAG Employee Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
EMEA Restructuring, Manufacturing Employee Severance
Europe, Middle East, and Africa Restructuring Plan - Manufacturing Employee Severance [Member]
Europe, Middle East, and Africa Restructuring Plan - Manufacturing Employee Severance [Member]
EMEA Restructuring, SAG Employee Severance
Europe, Middle East, and Africa Restructuring Plan - Selling, Administrative, and General Employee Severance [Member]
Europe, Middle East, and Africa Restructuring Plan - Selling, Administrative, and General Employee Severance [Member]
Global Reduction in Force
Global Reduction in Force [Member]
Global Reduction in Force [Member]
Supply Chain Restructuring
Supply Chain Restructuring [Member]
Supply Chain Restructuring [Member]
Amiens Restructuring
Amiens Restructuring Plan [Member]
Amiens Restructuring Plan.
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Current Year Plans
Plans Initiated in Current Year [Member]
Plans Initiated in Current Year [Member]
Prior Year Plans
Plans Initiated in Prior Years [Member]
Plans Initiated in Prior Years [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalizations accrual balance
Restructuring Reserve
Rationalization payments
Rationalization reversals
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Rationalization charges incurred to date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Rationalization charges expected to be incurred in future periods
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Expected number of job reductions
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Number of associates released
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Loss contingency, number of plaintiffs
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Pension Cost
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Asbestos Claims Activity
Number Of Claims Filed [Table Text Block]
Number Of Claims Filed.
Tax expense
Favorable impact on income tax expense, discrete tax adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Favorable impact on income tax expense, if unrecognized tax benefits were recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Accrued interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits requiring the use of cash if not favorably settled
Unsettled unrecognized tax benefits that would require cash
Unsettled unrecognized tax benefits that would require cash.
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Minority Shareholders’ Equity – Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Changes in shareholders' equity
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net income
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $44 in 2017 ($17 in 2016)
Amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains included in total benefit cost, net of tax of $31 in 2017 ($24 in 2016)
(Increase)/Decrease in net actuarial losses, net of tax of ($15) in 2017 ($0 in 2016)
Immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized gains due to curtailments, settlements, and divestitures, net of tax of $9 in 2017 ($0 in 2016)
Deferred derivative losses, net of tax of ($9) in 2017 ($0 in 2016)
Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income, net of tax of ($1) in 2017 (($1) in 2016)
Adoption of new accounting standard
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Dividends declared to minority shareholders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Stock-based compensation plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Repurchase of common stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Common stock issued from treasury
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Balance at end of period
Tax on foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Tax on amortization of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses included in total benefit cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Tax on decrease in net actuarial losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Tax on immediate recognition of prior service cost and unrecognized gains and losses due to curtailments, settlements, and divestitures
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Adjustment for Settlement or Curtailment Gain (Loss), Tax
Tax on deferred derivative gains (losses)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Tax on deferred derivative losses reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Euro Notes
Euro Notes [Member]
Euro Notes [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Other Foreign and Domestic Debt
Other Domestic And International Debt [Member]
Other domestic and international debt Member.
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Foreign Line of Credit
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
8.75% due 2020
8.75% Notes Due 2020 [Member]
8.75% Notes due in 2020 Member.
7% due 2022
7% Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Seven Point Zero Percent Notes Due In Two Thousand Twenty Two
5.125% due 2023
5.125% Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Five Point One Two Five Percent Notes Due in Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
3.75% Euro Notes due 2023
3.75% Euro Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Three Point Seven Five Percent Euro Notes Due Twenty Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
5% due 2026
5% Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Five Percent Notes Due In Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
4.875% due 2027
4.875% Notes Due 2027 [Member]
4.875% Notes Due 2027 [Member]
7% due 2028
Seven Percent Notes Due In Two Thousand Twenty Eight [Member]
7% Notes due in 2028 Member.
$2.0 billion first lien revolving credit facility due 2021
First Lien Revolving Credit Facility Due 2021 [Member]
First Lien Revolving Credit Facility Due Two Thousand Twenty One
Second lien term loan facility due 2019
Second Lien Term Loan Facility Due 2019 [Member]
Second Lien Term Loan Facility Due Two Thousand Nineteen [Member]
€550 million revolving credit facility due 2020
European Revolving Credit Facility Due 2020 [Member]
European Revolving Credit Facility Due 2020 [Member]
Pan-European accounts receivable facility
Pan-European Accounts Receivable Facility [Member]
Pan-European accounts receivable facility [Member]
Chinese credit facilities
Chinese Credit Facilities [Member]
Chinese credit facilities.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Long-term debt, before deferred financing fees
Long-Term Debt, Before Deferred Finance Costs
Long-term Debt, Before Deferred Finance Costs
Unamortized deferred financing fees
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total long term debt excluding capital leases
Long-term Debt
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current maturities
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Less portion due within one year
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, excluding current maturities
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Interest rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financing Arrangements And Derivative Financial Instruments [Text Block]
Financing arrangements and derivative financial instruments.
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
RECLASSIFICATIONS OUT OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
U.S.
UNITED STATES
Non-U.S.
Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of net losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Curtailments Settlements and Termination Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Before Curtailments Settlements and Termination Benefits
Net curtailments and settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement and Curtailment
Total defined benefit pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
$2.0 Billion First Lien Revolving Credit Facility due 2021
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Additional borrowing capacity which may be requested
Line Of Credit Additional Borrowing Capacity Which May Be Requested From Lenders
Line of Credit, additional borrowing capacity which may be requested from Lenders.
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Annual commitment fee on undrawn amounts
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Maximum borrowing base increase based on value of certain cash
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Inputs, Increase Based On Value Of Certain Cash
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Inputs, Increase Based on Value of Certain Cash
Borrowing base amount below stated amount
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base Amount Below Stated Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base Amount Below Stated Amount
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Chinese Credit Facilities
Unused availability
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Amount outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Restricted cash related to funds obtained under credit facilities
Restricted cash related to funds obtained under credit facilities
Restricted cash related to funds obtained under credit facilities.
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other (Income) Expense [Table]
Other (Income) Expense [Table]
Other (Income) Expense [Table]
6.5% due 2021
Six Point Five Percent Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Six Point Five Percent Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
6.75% due 2019
Six Point Seven Five Euro Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Six Point Seven Five Euro Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Luxembourg Plant Site
Land and Building [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Supply Chain Logistics Company
Supply Chain Logistics Company [Member]
Supply Chain Logistics Company [Member]
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Other (Income) Expense [Table]
Redemption premium
Redemption Premium
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Gain on sale of interest in company
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Insurance recoveries
Insurance Recoveries
Benefit from change in probable insurance recovery assumptions
Insurance Recoveries Due To Change In Assumption
Insurance Recoveries due to Change in Assumption
Insurance deductible
Loss from Catastrophes
Notes Payable and Overdrafts, Long Term Debt and Capital Leases Due Within One Year
Notes Payable And Overdrafts Long Term Debt And Capital Leases Due with in One Year And Short Term Financing Arrangements [Table Text Block]
Notes payable and overdrafts long term debt and capital leases due with in one year and short term financing arrangements.
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases, Net
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Values for Foreign Currency Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Fair Values for Foreign Currency Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Information Related to Foreign Currency Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-15
Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reclassification of cash flows from Operating Activities
Reclassification of cash flows to Financing Activities
Restricted cash balances
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Non-service costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Non-Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Non-Service Cost
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Amounts deferred to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax
Amount of deferred (gain) loss reclassified from AOCL into CGS
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Amounts excluded from effectiveness testing
Gain (Loss) on Components Excluded from Assessment of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness
Estimated deferred gains expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
German Tranche
German Tranche [Member]
German tranche Member.
All-borrower Tranche
All-Borrower Tranche [Member]
All borrower tranche Member.
Swingline Loan
Bridge Loan [Member]
European Revolving Credit Facility
European Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
European Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
EURIBOR
European Interbank Offer Rate (Euribor) [Member]
European Interbank Offer Rate (Euribor) [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
SRI
SRI [Member]
SRI [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
General Product Liability
General Product Liability Member
General Product Liability.
Asbestos Related Product Liability
Asbestos Related Product Liability [Member]
Asbestos Related Product Liability Member.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential product liability or claim, including related legal fees
Product Liability Contingency, Accrual, Present Value
Indemnification asset
Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date
Number of asbestos claims settled and dismissed, to date
Asbestos Claims Settled And Dismissed To Date
Asbestos Claims Settled And Dismissed To Date.
Sum of accrued asbestos-related liability and gross payments to date, including legal costs
Sum Of Accrued Asbestos Related Liability And Gross Payments Including Legal Costs To Date
Sum of accrued asbestos related liability and gross payments including legal costs to date.
Asbestos claim related losses, period covered by liability
Loss Contingency, Asbestos Claim Related Losses, Period Covered By Liability
Loss Contingency, Asbestos Claim Related Losses, Period Covered By Liability
Loss contingency, related receivable
Loss Contingency, Receivable
Percentage of recoverable asbestos claim losses
Percentage Of Asbestos Claim Related Losses Recoverable Through Insurance
percentage of asbestos claim related losses recoverable through insurance.
Loss contingency, related receivable, current
Loss Contingency, Receivable, Current
Aggregate limits of excess insurance policies
Aggregate limits of excess insurance policies
Aggregate limits of excess insurance policies.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts Receivable, less Allowance — $119 ($101 in 2016)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw Materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work in Process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished Products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total Inventory
Inventory, Net
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total Current Assets
Assets, Current
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred Income Taxes (Note 4)
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Other Assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Property, Plant and Equipment, less Accumulated Depreciation — $9,945 ($9,125 in 2016)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Payable — Trade
Accounts Payable, Current
Compensation and Benefits (Notes 9 and 10)
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Other Current Liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Notes Payable and Overdrafts (Note 7)
Short-term Debt
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases due Within One Year (Note 7)
Total Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases (Note 7)
Compensation and Benefits (Notes 9 and 10)
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Deferred Income Taxes (Note 4)
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Other Long Term Liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 11)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common Stock, no par value:
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Authorized, 450 million shares, Outstanding shares — 246 and 252 million in 2017 and 2016 after deducting 32 and 26 million treasury shares in 2017 and 2016
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Capital Surplus
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Goodyear Shareholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Minority Shareholders’ Equity — Nonredeemable
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Shareholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Number of claims filed
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims [Roll Forward]
Pending claims, beginning of period
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
New claims filed
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Claims settled/dismissed
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled and Dismissed, Number
Pending claims, end of period
Payments
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments
Information About Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Fair Value Information About Debt, Excluding Capital Leases
Fair Value Of Long Term Fixed Rate And Variable Rate Debt Excluding Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Of Long Term Fixed Rate And Variable Rate Debt Excluding Capital Leases.
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Pan-European Accounts Receivable Facility
Australia Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility
Australia Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Australia Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility Member for 9/30/10 and 12/31/09.
Current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Associate Severance and Other Related Costs
Associate Related Costs [Member]
Costs pertaining to associates, such as, but not limited to, severance, retention, employee outplacement, and pension curtailments or settlements pursuant to a duly authorized plan.
Benefit Plan Curtailments and Settlements
Pension Curtailment [Member]
Pension Curtailment
Other Exit and Non-Cancelable Lease Costs
Other Exit Costs And Noncancelable Lease Costs [Member]
Restructuring Costs Other Than Associate-Related Costs, Primarily Other Exit Costs And Noncancelable Lease Costs [Member]
Asset Write-off and Accelerated Depreciation Charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation
Financing fees and financial instruments
Charges Related To Financing Fees And Financial Instruments
Charges related to Financing fees and financial instruments.
Royalty income
Royalty Income, Nonoperating
Net (gains) losses on asset sales
Interest income
Interest Income, Other
Net foreign currency exchange (gains) losses
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
General and product liability expense (income) - discontinued products
General And Product Liability Discontinued Products (Gains) Losses
General and Product Liability Discontinued Products (Gains) Losses
Miscellaneous expense
Miscellaneous Other (Income) Expense
Miscellaneous Other (Income) Expense.
Other (income) expense
Tax on deferred derivative losses
Tax on deferred derivative losses reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in income
Restricted Cash
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Black-Scholes Model Fair Value Assumptions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Captial Stock [Abstract]
Captial Stock [Abstract]
CAPITAL STOCK
Capital Stock [Text Block]
Capital Stock [Text Block]
Compensation and Benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Member]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Member]
Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation [Member]
Workers' Compensation [Member]
Insurance Claims
Insurance Claims [Member]
Environmental matters liability
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Environmental matters liability, current
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current
Workers' compensation liability
Workers' Compensation Liability
Workers' compensation liability, current
Workers' Compensation Liability, Current
Potential workers' compensation liability in excess of recorded amount
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued
Wrongful termination or other claims against company
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Off-balance sheet financial guarantees written and other commitments
Off Balance Sheet Financial Guarantees Written And Other Commitments
Off-balance sheet financial guarantees written and other commitments.
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Fixed Rate Debt
Fixed Rate Debt, Excluding Capital Leases [Member]
Fixed Rate Debt, Excluding Capital Leases
Variable Rate Debt
Variable Rate Debt, Excluding Capital Leases [Member]
Variable Rate Debt, Excluding Capital Leases
Carrying amount — liability
Fair value — liability
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
7% due 2022
Notes sold as a percentage of principal amount
Notes Sold As A Percentage Of Principal Amount
Notes Sold as a Percentage of Principle Amount
Redemption premium
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt, before Write off of Debt Issuance Cost
Write-off of deferred financing fees
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Variable Rate Credit Arrangements
Variable Rate Credit Arrangements [Member]
Variable rate credit arrangements [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt
Short-term Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Credit arrangements
Credit Arrangements
Credit Arrangements.
Credit arrangements, unused amount
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Debt, percentage bearing variable interest rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Share Units
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Equity instruments granted (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Weighted average exercise price (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average fair value, stock option grants (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average fair value per share granted (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unearned compensation cost related to the unvested portion of all stock-based awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Accounts receivable
Other current liabilities
Other long term liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair value - asset, not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Fair value - liability, not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Fair value - asset, designated as hedging instruments
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Fair value - liability, designated as hedging instruments
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign currency derivatives, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Foreign currency derivatives, net transaction gains (losses)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RATIONALIZATION PROGRAMS
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Deferred Derivative Gains (Losses)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs, Amortization Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Amortization of Prior Service and Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Amortization of Prior Service and Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs, Immediate Recognition Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Immediate Recognition of Prior Service and Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Immediate Recognition of Prior Service and Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Losses and Prior Service Costs Attributable to Parent
Deferred Derivative (Gains) Losses Attributable to Parent
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Table]
Reclassifications, before tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Reclassifications, tax effect
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Reclassification, net of tax
Goodyear Net Income
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Consolidating Statements of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Roll-Forward of the Rationalization Liability Between Periods
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Net Rationalization Charges Included in Income Before Income Taxes
Net Rationalization Charges Included In Income Loss before Income Taxes [Table Text Block]
Net rationalization charges included in Income (Loss) before Income Taxes.
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information Abstract.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Second Lien Term Loan Facility due 2019
Alternative Base Rate
Alternative Base Rate [Member]
Alternative Base Rate [Member]
Federal Funds Rate
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Debt instrument, basis spread on reference rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Reference Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Reference Rate
Total leverage ratio required to reduce basis, maximum
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Required Total Leverage Ratio to Reduce Basis, Maximum
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Required Total Leverage Ratio to Reduce Basis, Maximum
Debt instrument, optional reduction of basis spreads on variable rates
Debt Instrument, Optional Reduction Of Basis Spreads On Variable Rates
Debt Instrument, Optional Reduction of Basis Spreads On Variable Rates
Plans Initiated in Prior Years
U.K.
UNITED KINGDOM
Minimum
Settlement charge
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Settlement of benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement
Expected contribution to funded pension plans in current year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Contributions to pension plans
Payment for Pension Benefits
Defined contribution savings plan, contribution expense recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Postretirement benefits credit
Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Americas
Americas Segment [Member]
Americas Segment [Member]
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and Africa Segment [Member]
Europe, Middle East and Africa Segment [Member]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Segment [Member]
Asia Pacific Segment [Member]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Other
Corporate And Eliminations [Member]
Corporate And Eliminations [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Business Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract]
Net Sales
Interest expense
Other (income) expense
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation
Segment Asset Write Offs And Accelerated Depreciation
Segment asset write offs and accelerated depreciation.
Corporate incentive compensation plans
Corporate incentive compensation plans
Corporate incentive compensation plans
Pension curtailments/settlements
Intercompany profit elimination
Intercompany profit elimination
Intercompany profit elimination.
Retained expenses of divested operations
Retained expenses of divested operations
Retained expenses of divested operations including environmental charges, general and product liability, etc.
Other
Other expense
Other expenses.
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Underwater Stock Options
Underwater Stock Options [Member]
Underwater Stock Options.
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Equivalent shares excluded from weighted average shares outstanding (shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Other Domestic and Foreign Debt
Notes payable and overdrafts
Notes Payable And Overdrafts Current [Member]
Notes payable and overdrafts current.
Long term debt and capital leases due within one year
Long Term Debt And Capital Leases, Current [Member]
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases, Current.
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable and overdrafts, long term debt and capital leases due within one year
Debt, Current [Abstract]
Notes payable and overdrafts
Weighted average interest rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Long term debt and capital leases due within one year
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current [Abstract]
Long term debt and capital leases due within one year
Weighted average interest rate
Total obligations due within one year
Debt, Current
Schedule of Other (Income) Expense
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Business Segment Reporting Information
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Charges and Credits Attributable to the SBUs
Rationalizations Asset Sales Other Expense And Asset Write Offs And Accelerated Depreciation Attributable To Sbus [Table Text Block]
Rationalizations Asset Sales Other Expense And Asset Write Offs And Accelerated Depreciation Attributable To Sbus.
Restatement Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Decrease in total assets
Decrease in total liabilities
Decrease in total shareholders' equity
Net income
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair value of long term debt
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications and Adjustments
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Associate-Related Costs
Benefit Plan Curtailments and Settlements
Pension Curtailment and Settlements [Member]
Pension Curtailment and Settlements [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
2017 Charges
Restructuring Charges, Excluding Reversals And Pension Gains
Restructuring Charges, Excluding Reversals and Pension Gains
Incurred, including net Foreign Currency Translation of $23 million and $0 million, respectively
Restructuring Reserve, Settled With Cash And Non-Cash Considerations
Restructuring Reserve, Settled With Cash And Non-Cash Considerations
Reversed to the Statements of Operations
Ending balance
Foreign currency translation
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
PENSION, SAVINGS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Changes In Shareholders' Equity
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Consolidating Balance Sheet
Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts Receivable From Affiliates
Due from Affiliate, Current
Inventories
Deferred Income Taxes
Investments in Subsidiaries
Equity Method Investments
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Accounts Payable to Affiliates
Due to Affiliate, Current
Compensation and Benefits
Notes Payable and Overdrafts
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases
Compensation and Benefits
Deferred Income Taxes
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Common Stock
Other Equity
Other Shareholders' Equity
Other Shareholders' Equity
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Payments for Share Repurchases Related to Employee Stock Based Compensation
Payments for Share Repurchases Related to Employee Stock Based Compensation [Member]
Payments for Share Repurchases Related to Employee Stock Based Compensation [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared (dollars per share)
Dividends paid (dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Cash dividends paid
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Increase in cash dividends declared (dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Increase in Declared Amount
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Increase in Declared Amount
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Shares repurchased (shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Average price of shares repurchased (dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Payments for repurchase of stock