Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 243	$ 368	$ 55
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(6)	(32)	(3)
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Loss	0	0	(1)
Defined Benefit Plan Net of Tax	14	323	433
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)	8	291	429
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	251	659	484
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	22	28	25
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ 229	$ 631	$ 459