CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 6,605	$ 6,277
Currency translation adjustment	7	(11)
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities
Net gain (loss) arising during period	(4)	0
Derivatives
Net derivatives gain (loss) on hedge transactions	2	2
Reclassification to net income	15	0
Income taxes on derivatives transactions	(4)	0
Total	13	2
Actuarial gain (loss)
Amortization to net income of net actuarial loss and settlements	48	158
Actuarial gain (loss) arising during period	0	139
Prior service credits (cost)
Amortization to net income of net prior service costs and curtailments	(3)	(4)
Prior service (costs) credits arising during period	0	0
Defined benefit plans sponsored by equity affiliates - benefit (cost)	6	6
Income (taxes) benefit on defined benefit plans	(10)	(53)
Total	41	246
Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss), Net of Tax	57	237
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6,662	6,514
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(31)	(18)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Chevron Corporation	$ 6,631	$ 6,496