Goodwill and Other Intangible assets, Net Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 38	$ 38	$ 184
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments			(4)
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0	(142)
Goodwill	38	38	38
North America Truck [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	0	0	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments			0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0	0
Goodwill	0	0	0
North America Parts [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	38	38	38
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments			0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0	0
Goodwill	38	38	38
Global Operations [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	0	0	146
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments			(4)
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0	(142)
Goodwill	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0