Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 35,608	$ 15,689	$ (5,561)
Currency translation adjustment
Unrealized net change arising during period	(41)	(55)	35
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities
Net gain (loss) arising during period	(1)	(1)	(2)
Derivatives
Net derivatives gain (loss) on hedge transactions	65	(6)	0
Reclassification to net income	(80)	6	0
Income taxes on derivatives transactions	3	0	0
Total	(12)	0	0
Actuarial gain (loss)
Amortization to net income of net actuarial loss and settlements	599	1,069	1,107
Actuarial gain (loss) arising during period	1,050	1,244	(2,004)
Prior service credits (cost)
Amortization to net income of net prior service costs and curtailments	(19)	(14)	(23)
Prior service (costs) credits arising during period	(96)	0	0
Defined benefit plans sponsored by equity affiliates - benefit (cost)	100	127	(104)
Income tax benefit (cost) on defined benefit plans	(489)	(647)	369
Total	1,145	1,779	(655)
Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss), Net of Tax	1,091	1,723	(622)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	36,699	17,412	(6,183)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(143)	(64)	18
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Chevron Corporation	$ 36,556	$ 17,348	$ (6,165)