Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 368	$ 55	$ (65)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(32)	(3)	7
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Loss	0	(1)	0
Defined Benefit Plan Net of Tax	323	433	(46)
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)	291	429	(39)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	659	484	(104)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests		25	32
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 631	$ 459	$ (136)