Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 22,184	$ 16,071
Marketable securities	11,381	16,148
Restricted cash and marketable securities	734	1,005
Accounts and notes receivable	11,117	9,964
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	3,478	3,251
Inventories	15,433	14,324
Equipment on operating leases, net	3,819	2,464
Other current assets and deferred income taxes	2,087	1,696
Total current assets	70,233	64,923
Restricted cash and marketable securities	1,046	1,228
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent	6,552	5,911
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates	7,058	6,790
Property, net	25,026	23,005
Goodwill	28,405	29,019
Intangible assets, net	9,192	10,014
GM Financial equipment on operating leases, net	1,324	785
Other assets and deferred income taxes	3,151	2,928
Total non-current assets	81,754	79,680
Total Assets	151,987	144,603
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable (principally trade)	26,425	24,551
Accrued liabilities	25,134	22,875
Total current liabilities	56,651	53,226
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	6,732	6,836
Pensions	24,558	25,075
Other liabilities and deferred income taxes	12,735	12,442
Total non-current liabilities	53,726	52,386
Total Liabilities	110,377	105,612
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Equity
Common stock	16	16
Capital surplus (principally additional paid-in capital)	26,399	26,391
Retained earnings	9,889	7,183
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(5,995)	(5,861)
Total stockholders' equity	40,700	38,120
Noncontrolling interests	910	871
Total Equity	41,610	38,991
Total Liabilities and Equity	151,987	144,603
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity
Preferred stock	5,536	5,536
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity
Preferred stock	4,855	4,855
Automotive [Member]
ASSETS
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates	7,058
Goodwill	27,127	27,741
Total Assets	137,880
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	1,360	1,682
Long-term debt	3,783	3,613
GM Financial [Member]
ASSETS
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	3,478	3,251
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent	6,552	5,911
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates	0
Goodwill	1,278	1,278
Total Assets	14,673
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	3,732	4,118
Long-term debt	$ 5,918	$ 4,420