Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (32)	$ 17
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(8)	14
Defined benefit plans, net of tax	25	115
Total other comprehensive income	17	129
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(15)	146
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	4	6
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Navistar International Corporation	$ (19)	$ 140