Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
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| New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
| Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, expected timing | We sell product services under long-term product maintenance or extended warranty agreements in our Industrial & Energy Technology segment. These agreements require us to maintain the customers' assets over the service agreement contract terms, which generally range from 10 to 20 years. | ||
| Research and development expenses | $ 556 | $ 492 | $ 595 |
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents held in bank accounts | $ 605 | $ 601 | |
| BHH LLC | |||
| New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
| Approximate interest | 100.00% | 88.60% | |
| BHH LLC | GE | GE | |||
| New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
| Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 11.40% | ||