COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Schedule of Product Warranty Reserves (Details) - Product Warranty - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance at January	$ 206	$ 190
Issuances/accruals during the period	235	311
Settlements made during the period/other	(245)	(303)
Liabilities classified to held for sale	0	8
Balance at December 31	196	206
Current portion	136	136
Non-current portion	60	70
Total	$ 196	$ 206

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