Investments in Non-Consolidated Affiliates - Anhui Jianghuai Navistar Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. ("JND") (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 391	$ 505	$ 497
Net Loss	6	(2)	$ 9
Current assets	186	336
Noncurrent assets	128	168
Total assets	314	504
Current liabilities	96	307
Noncurrent liabilities	93	38
Total liabilities	$ 189	$ 345