Presentation Presentation - Transactions Between Sectors (Details) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Services [Member]
Finance receivables, net	$ 5.0	$ 3.3
Unearned interest supplements and residual support	(3.9)	(3.1)
Wholesale receivables/Other	0.8	0.8
Net investment in operating leases	0.6	0.6
Intersector receivables/(payables)	0	0.2
Automotive [Member]
Intersector receivables/(payables)	$ 0	$ (0.2)

Eliminating entries used in business sector consolidation for receivables, net.

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- Definition

The sale of certain receivables to affiliated companies, generated primarily from vehicle and parts sales to third parties.

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- Definition

Represents the sum of net investment in operating leases received from affiliated companies.

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- Definition

Represents the amount of interest supplements paid to affiliated companies related to finance receivables that are unearned at the balance sheet date.

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- Definition

Represents the sum of a) The financing of new and used vehicles held in the dealers' inventory, which is available for sale, and b) The gross amount of other loans and leases not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.

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