Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 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	1,945		1,818
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(500)		0
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	448		182
Changes in additional paid-in capital	0		(8)
Ending balance at March 31	84,587		83,882
Noncontrolling interests	440	[1]	587
Total equity balance at March 31	$ 85,027		$ 84,469

[1] (c)        Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(137) million and $(139) million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.