Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 17	$ (66)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	14	22
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	115	35
Total other comprehensive income	129	57
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	146	(9)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	6	7
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 140	$ (16)