Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net income	$ 2,417	$ 4,101	$ 3,711
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(415)	(606)	(407)
Net gain (loss) on pension and other postretirement benefits	(98)	57	(475)
Net gain on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges	0	0	1
Other comprehensive loss before income tax expense (benefit)	(513)	(549)	(881)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive loss	(37)	17	(164)
Other comprehensive loss	(476)	(566)	(717)
Comprehensive income	1,941	3,535	2,994
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	129	111	81
Comprehensive income attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 1,812	$ 3,424	$ 2,913