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Accrued and Other Liabilities - Accrued and Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Accrued liabilities |  |
Dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts | $ 7,270 | $ 6,065
Deferred revenue | 3,371 | 2,802
Product warranty and related liabilities | 4,555 | 3,285
Payrolls and employee benefits excluding postemployment benefits | 3,221 | 3,099
Other | 12,737 | 12,113
Total accrued liabilities | 31,154 | 27,364
Other liabilities |  |
Deferred revenue | 5,940 | 5,019
Product warranty and related liabilities | 6,016 | 6,011
Operating lease liabilities | 961 | 907
Employee benefits excluding postemployment benefits | 501 | 518
Postemployment benefits including facility idling reserves | 154 | 151
Other | 4,265 | 3,909
Total other liabilities | 17,836 | 16,515
Product liability, warranty and other legal and environmental-related accruals | $ 3,400 | $ 2,900

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