General	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
General [Abstract]
General	1. GENERAL *General and basis of presentation—"Delphi" and the "Company" refer to Delphi Automotive PLC, a public limited company which was formed under the laws of Jersey on May 19, 2011, together with its subsidiaries, including Delphi Automotive LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under the laws of England and Wales which was formed on August 19, 2009 for the purpose of acquiring certain assets of the former Delphi Corporation, and became a subsidiary of Delphi Automotive PLC in connection with the completion of the Company's initial public offering on November 22, 2011. The former Delphi Corporation (now known as DPH Holdings Corp. ("DPHH")) and, as the context may require, its subsidiaries and affiliates, are referred to herein as the "Predecessor". The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report should be read in conjunction with Delphi's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Nature of operations—Delphi is a leading global vehicle components manufacturer and provides electrical and electronic, powertrain, safety and thermal technology solutions to the global automotive and commercial vehicle markets. Delphi operates manufacturing facilities and technical centers utilizing a regional service model that enables the Company to efficiently and effectively serve its global customers from low cost countries. In line with the growth in emerging markets, Delphi has been increasing its focus on these markets, particularly in China, where the Company has a major manufacturing base and strong customer relationships. Acquisition and acquisition accounting—On October 6, 2009 (the "Acquisition Date"), Delphi acquired the businesses (other than the global steering business and the manufacturing facilities in the United States ("U.S.") in which the hourly employees are represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America) of the Predecessor (the "Acquisition"). In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("FASB ASC") 805, Business Combinations*, as of the Acquisition Date, the Company recognized and measured the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from the Predecessor.

General

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

1. GENERAL

General and basis of presentation—"Delphi" and the "Company" refer to Delphi Automotive PLC, a public limited company which was formed under the laws of Jersey on May 19, 2011, together with its subsidiaries, including Delphi Automotive LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under the laws of England and Wales which was formed on August 19, 2009 for the purpose of acquiring certain assets of the former Delphi Corporation, and became a subsidiary of Delphi Automotive PLC in connection with the completion of the Company's initial public offering on November 22, 2011. The former Delphi Corporation (now known as DPH Holdings Corp. ("DPHH")) and, as the context may require, its subsidiaries and affiliates, are referred to herein as the "Predecessor". The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report should be read in conjunction with Delphi's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Nature of operations—Delphi is a leading global vehicle components manufacturer and provides electrical and electronic, powertrain, safety and thermal technology solutions to the global automotive and commercial vehicle markets. Delphi operates manufacturing facilities and technical centers utilizing a regional service model that enables the Company to efficiently and effectively serve its global customers from low cost countries. In line with the growth in emerging markets, Delphi has been increasing its focus on these markets, particularly in China, where the Company has a major manufacturing base and strong customer relationships.

Acquisition and acquisition accounting—On October 6, 2009 (the "Acquisition Date"), Delphi acquired the businesses (other than the global steering business and the manufacturing facilities in the United States ("U.S.") in which the hourly employees are represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America) of the Predecessor (the "Acquisition"). In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("FASB ASC") 805, Business Combinations, as of the Acquisition Date, the Company recognized and measured the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from the Predecessor.