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Equity In Net Assets Of Nonconsolidated Affiliates Transactions with NCAs (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Automotive sales and revenue $ 37,328 $ 35,899  
Automotive interest expense 110 149  
Automotive interest income and other non-operating income, net 275 604  
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]      
Operating Cash Flow 2,499 (377)  
Investing Cash Flow (1,292) 39  
Automotive [Member] | Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Member]
     
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Automotive sales and revenue 583 835  
Automotive purchases, net 103 792  
Automotive SG&A with nonconsolidated affiliates 2 8  
Automotive interest expense 6 5  
Automotive interest income and other non-operating income, net 15 (2)  
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net 2,167   1,785
Accounts Payable 347   342
Deferred revenue and customer deposits 154   150
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]      
Operating Cash Flow 563 63  
Investing Cash Flow $ (37) $ 0