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Equity In Net Assets Of Nonconsolidated Affiliates Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity income, net of tax and gain on disposal of investments | $ 423,000,000 | $ 2,144,000,000 |
Proceeds from Dividends Received | 21,000,000 | 0 |
Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees | 2,000,000,000 |  | 1,600,000,000
Put option, Fair Value | 19,046,000,000 |  |
China JVs [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity income, net of tax and gain on disposal of investments | 419,000,000 | 448,000,000 |
New Delphi [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity income, net of tax and gain on disposal of investments | 0 | 1,727,000,000 |
Direct ownership in investee |  | 100.00% |
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments |  | 3,800,000,000 |
Affiliate equity interest issued and outstanding |  | 100.00% |
Advances to affiliates |  | 500,000,000 |
Gain on sale of New Delphi Class A membership interest |  | 1,600,000,000 |
Other nonconsolidated affiliates [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity income, net of tax and gain on disposal of investments | 4,000,000 | (31,000,000) |
SGM [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 49.00% | 49.00% |
Parent Ownership Percent In Joint Ventures | 51.00% |  |
SGM Norsom [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 25.00% | 25.00% |
SAIC Ownership Percent in Joint Ventures | 25.00% |  |
SGM Ownership Percent of Other JVs | 50.00% |  |
SGM DY [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 25.00% | 25.00% |
SAIC Ownership Percent in Joint Ventures | 25.00% |  |
SGM Ownership Percent of Other JVs | 50.00% |  |
SGM DYPT [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 25.00% | 25.00% |
SAIC Ownership Percent in Joint Ventures | 25.00% |  |
SGM Ownership Percent of Other JVs | 50.00% |  |
SGMW [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 44.00% | 44.00% |
FAW [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 50.00% | 50.00% |
PATAC [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Shanghai Onstar [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 40.00% | 40.00% |
SGM Ownership Percent of Other JVs | 20.00% |  |
Shanghai Chengxin [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 33.00% | 33.00% |
SGM Ownership Percent of Other JVs | 33.00% |  |
SGMS [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Direct ownership in investee | 49.00% |  |
Parent Ownership Percent In Joint Ventures | 51.00% |  |
HKJV [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Parent Ownership Percent In Joint Ventures | 50.00% |  |
Impairment of Equity Investment |  | 39,000,000 |
Other Noncash Expense |  | 67,000,000 |
Future Capital Injection | 173,000,000 |  |
Level 3 [Member] | HKJV [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Put option, Fair Value | 88,000,000 |  | 88,000,000
Put option, Unrealized Losses | $ 64,000,000 |  | $ 64,000,000

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- Definition This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. This item also includes the gain and loss on disposal and the impairment charges related to the investment in non-consolidated entities. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents Available-for-sale Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. An entity may opt to provide the reader with additional narrative text to better understand the nature of investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as Available-for-sale. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 115 -Paragraph 12 -Subparagraph b -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 320 -SubTopic 10 -Section 25 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6379932&loc=d3e22054-111558 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Available-for-Sale Securities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6505594 + Details
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