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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
country
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, expected timing We sell product services under long-term product maintenance or extended warranty agreements in our Turbomachinery & Process Solutions and Oilfield Equipment segments. These agreements require us to maintain the customers' assets over the service agreement contract terms, which generally range from 10 to 20 years.    
Research and development expenses $ 492 $ 595 $ 687
Restricted cash and cash equivalents held in bank accounts $ 601 $ 687  
Number of countries in which entity operates (more than) | country 120    
BHH LLC      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Approximate interest 88.60%    
BHH LLC | GE | GE      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners 11.40%