Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of commercial loans and leases receivable includes, but not limited to, commercial and industrial loans, agricultural loans, mortgage loans, promissory notes, interbank and other loans to financial institutions, draws against credit facilities, trade financing, lease financings. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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The allowance for commercial loan and lease losses represents the reserve to cover probable credit losses related to specifically identified commercial loans and leases, as well as probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of the commercial loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. For banks, include currently required allocated transfer risk reserves. Include carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for commercial loan losses in connection with business combinations determined to be appropriate.

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Amount before allowance of consumer loans, including, but not limited to, mortgage, home equity, vehicles, credit card, installment, and lease financing. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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The allowance for consumer loan and lease losses represents the reserve to cover probable credit losses related to specifically identified consumer loans and leases, as well as probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of the consumer loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. For banks, include currently required allocated transfer risk reserves. Include carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for consumer loan losses in connection with business combinations determined to be appropriate.

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Finance Receivables (Allowance For Credit Losses And Finance Receivables By Portfolio Individually And Collectively Evaluated For Impairment) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 25, 2011	Jun. 26, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	$ 113,126	$ 114,248	$ 125,449	$ 132,619	$ 144,404	$ 173,589
Allowance for credit losses	113,126		125,449	132,619
Finance receivables, gross	6,028,793		5,912,130	6,038,447
Individually Evaluated For Impairment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	0		0	0
Finance receivables, gross	0		0	0
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	113,126		125,449	132,619
Finance receivables, gross	6,028,793		5,912,130	6,038,447
Retail [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	105,858	106,180	116,112	124,980	130,948	157,791
Finance receivables, gross	5,243,470		5,087,490	5,321,403
Retail [Member] \| Individually Evaluated For Impairment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	0		0	0
Finance receivables, gross	0		0	0
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Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	105,858		116,112	124,980
Finance receivables, gross	5,243,470		5,087,490	5,321,403
Wholesale [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	7,268	8,068	9,337	7,639	13,456	15,798
Allowance for credit losses	7,268		9,337	7,639
Finance receivables, gross	785,323		824,640	717,044
Wholesale [Member] \| Individually Evaluated For Impairment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	0		0	0
Finance receivables, gross	0		0	0
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Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	7,268		9,337	7,639
Finance receivables, gross	$ 785,323		$ 824,640	$ 717,044