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Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities not Recorded at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Manufacturing group | Carrying Value |  |
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value |  |
Debt | $ (3,172) | $ (3,175)
Manufacturing group | Estimated Fair value |  |
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value |  |
Debt | (2,856) | (2,872)
Finance group | Carrying Value |  |
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value |  |
Debt | (350) | (375)
Finance receivables, excluding leases | 430 | 390
Finance group | Estimated Fair value |  |
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value |  |
Debt | (292) | (294)
Finance receivables, excluding leases | $ 418 | $ 369

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