Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
GECC shareowners' equity balance at January 1	$ 82,694		$ 81,890
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	5,322		5,431
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(2,382)		(4,082)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	203		(103)
Changes in additional paid-in capital	436		978
Ending balance at September 30	86,273		84,114
Noncontrolling interests	2,804	[1]	539
Total equity balance at September 30	$ 89,077		$ 84,653

[1] (c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(138) million and $(139) million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.