CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (502)	$ (344)	$ (15,796)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	24	28	29
Net loss attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	(526)	(372)	(15,825)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment securities	0	0	(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(269)	(305)	175
Cash flow hedges	2	(16)	(5)
Benefit plans	(14)	170	(124)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(281)	(151)	44
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	(2)	(3)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	(280)	(149)	47
Comprehensive loss	(783)	(495)	(15,752)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	23	26	26
Comprehensive loss attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	$ (806)	$ (521)	$ (15,778)