Restructuring of Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011 Person	Jun. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and headcount reduction initiatives	$ 11	$ 30	$ 31	$ 41	$ 50
Estimated reduction of employees over the next two years				400
Restructuring accruals	39	41		39		28
Employee Termination Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and headcount reduction initiatives	7	1			34
Restructuring accruals	17	18		17		24
Exit Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and headcount reduction initiatives	3	28			11
Restructuring accruals	22	23		22		4
Accelerated Depreciation/Impairment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and headcount reduction initiatives	1	1			5
Light Vehicle Driveline Segment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Lease termination costs		20
Remainder of Year
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring accruals	33			33
After Current Year
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring accruals	$ 6			$ 6