Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
GECC shareowners' equity balance at January 1	$ 82,694		$ 81,890
Increases from net earnings attributable to the Company	3,773		3,619
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(1,577)		(2,082)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company	904		(199)
Changes in additional paid-in capital	4		983
Ending balance at June 30	85,798		84,211
Noncontrolling interests	350	[1]	550
Total equity balance at June 30	$ 86,148		$ 84,761

[1] (c)        Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(134) million and $(139) million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.