Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Consolidated VIE [Abstract] | ||
| Restricted cash – current | $ 1,519 | $ 1,338 |
| Restricted cash – non-current | 593 | 935 |
| GM Financial [Member] | ||
| Consolidated VIE [Abstract] | ||
| GM Financial receivables, net, current | 17,217 | 16,528 |
| GM Financial receivables, net, noncurrent | 17,671 | 16,006 |
| GM Financial equipment on operating leases, net | 16,915 | 7,060 |
| GM Financial short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | 16,361 | 14,488 |
| GM Financial long-term debt | 31,898 | 22,943 |
| Consolidated VIE [Member] | GM Financial [Member] | ||
| Consolidated VIE [Abstract] | ||
| Restricted cash – current | 1,348 | 1,110 |
| Restricted cash – non-current | 538 | 611 |
| GM Financial receivables, net, current | 12,762 | 11,134 |
| GM Financial receivables, net, noncurrent | 12,869 | 11,583 |
| GM Financial equipment on operating leases, net | 7,202 | 4,595 |
| GM Financial short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | 13,119 | 10,502 |
| GM Financial long-term debt | $ 13,797 | $ 12,292 |
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date more than one year from the balance sheet date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of property, by major property class, net of accumulated depreciation, subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The current cash, cash equivalents and investments that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Includes current cash equivalents and investments that are similarly restricted as to withdrawal, usage or disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The noncurrent cash, cash equivalents and investments that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits classified as long-term; that is not expected to be released from such existing restrictions within one year of the balance sheet date or operating cycle, whichever is longer. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Includes noncurrent cash equivalents and investments that are similarly restricted as to withdrawal, usage or disposal. No definition available.
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