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Equity in Net Assets of Non-consolidated Affiliates	9 Months Ended
Equity in Net Assets of Non-consolidated Affiliates	Sep. 30, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Equity in Net Assets of Non-consolidated Affiliates	Equity in Net Assets of Non-consolidated Affiliates We use the equity method to account for our equity interest in SAIC-GMAC Automotive Finance Company Limited ("SAIC-GMAC"), a joint venture that conducts auto finance operations in China. The income of SAIC-GMAC is not consolidated into our financial statements; rather, our proportionate share of the earnings is reflected as equity income. We received cash dividends from SAIC-GMAC of $129 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. At September 30, 2016, we had undistributed earnings of $100 million related to SAIC-GMAC.