Investments in Non-Consolidated Affiliates - Anhui Jianghuai Navistar Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. ("JND") (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 497	$ 584	$ 554
Net Loss	9	13	$ 18
Current assets	286	300
Noncurrent assets	179	145
Total assets	465	445
Current liabilities	257	251
Noncurrent liabilities	38	44
Total liabilities	$ 295	$ 295