CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 4,496	$ 6,555	$ 14,490	$ 19,168
Currency translation adjustment	23	(21)	(9)	(21)
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities
Net gain (loss) arising during period	4	(1)	(5)	(4)
Derivatives
Net derivatives gain (loss) on hedge transactions	18	(16)	(33)	(18)
Reclassification to net income	16	4	43	17
Income taxes on derivatives transactions	(8)	3	(3)	0
Total	26	(9)	7	(1)
Actuarial gain (loss)
Amortization to net income of net actuarial loss and settlements	61	101	185	197
Actuarial gain (loss) arising during period	1	49	1	49
Prior service credits (cost)
Amortization to net income of net prior service costs and curtailments	(3)	(3)	(8)	(10)
Prior service (costs) credits arising during period	0	0	0	0
Defined benefit plans sponsored by equity affiliates - benefit (cost)	1	0	3	14
Income (taxes) benefit on defined benefit plans	(14)	(2)	(39)	(23)
Total	46	145	142	227
Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss), Net of Tax	99	114	135	201
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	4,595	6,669	14,625	19,369
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9)	(29)	(68)	(58)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Chevron Corporation	$ 4,586	$ 6,640	$ 14,557	$ 19,311