Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
GECC shareowners' equity balance at January 1	$ 81,890		$ 77,110
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	3,619		3,144
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(2,082)		(3,000)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	(199)		342
Changes in additional paid-in capital	983		2,231
Ending balance at June 30	84,211		79,827
Noncontrolling interests	550	[1]	759
Total equity balance at June 30	$ 84,761		$ 80,586

[1] (c) Included accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(151) million and $(129) million at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.