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Supplemental Information for the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable | $ 1,402 | $ (1,249) | $ (16)
Wholesale receivables funded by GM Financial, net | (2,099) | (2,184) | (820)
Inventories | 440 | (75) | (1,209)
Automotive equipment on operating leases | (263) | 785 | 520
Change in other assets | 108 | (939) | (572)
Accounts payable | (362) | 3,195 | 1,658
Income taxes payable | (3) | (162) | 88
Accrued and other liabilities | (2,238) | 1,209 | (857)
Total | (3,015) | 580 | (1,208)
Cash paid for income taxes and interest |  |  |
Cash paid for income taxes | 656 | 676 | 740
Cash Paid for Interest (net of amounts capitalized) | 3,072 | 2,221 | 1,537
Automotive [Member] |  |  |
Cash paid for income taxes and interest |  |  |
Cash Paid for Interest (net of amounts capitalized) | 501 | 460 | 333
GM Financial [Member] |  |  |
Cash paid for income taxes and interest |  |  |
Cash Paid for Interest (net of amounts capitalized) | $ 2,571 | $ 1,761 | $ 1,204

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