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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income AOCI Reclassifications (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Cost of Sales $ 3,611 $ 3,464 $ 7,119 $ 6,803
Other Income 1 1 3 3
Income tax expense (62) (73) (137) (110)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (24) (22) (45) (44)
Net loss attributable to Delphi 382 367 702 643
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
       
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Net loss attributable to Delphi (5)   (8)  
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives [Member]
       
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Total loss before income taxes (2)   (2)  
Income tax expense (1)   (2)  
Net loss (3)   (4)  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 0   0  
Net loss attributable to Delphi (3)   (4)  
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives [Member] | Commodity derivatives [Member]
       
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Cost of Sales (6)   (10)  
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives [Member] | Foreign currency derivatives [Member]
       
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Cost of Sales 3   5  
Other Income 1   3  
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and postretirement plans [Member]
       
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Actuarial gains/(losses) (2) [1]   (4) [1]  
Total loss before income taxes (2)   (4)  
Income tax expense 0   0  
Net loss (2)   (4)  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 0   0  
Net loss attributable to Delphi $ (2)   $ (4)  
[1] These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 9. Pension Benefits for additional details).