CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (344)	$ (15,796)	$ 277
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	28	29	36
Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	(372)	(15,825)	241
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment securities	0	(2)	2
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(305)	175	53
Cash flow hedges	(16)	(5)	12
Benefit plans	170	(124)	(75)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(151)	44	(8)
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(3)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	(149)	47	(8)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(495)	(15,752)	269
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	26	26	36
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	$ (521)	$ (15,778)	$ 233