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Other Income, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net | Sep. 30, 2013 Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net | Sep. 30, 2014 Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net | Sep. 30, 2013 Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net | Sep. 30, 2014 (Loss) gain on disposition of assets | Sep. 30, 2013 (Loss) gain on disposition of assets | Sep. 30, 2014 (Loss) gain on disposition of assets | Sep. 30, 2013 (Loss) gain on disposition of assets | Sep. 30, 2014 Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Settlement loss with taxing authority [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Settlement loss with taxing authority [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Settlement loss with taxing authority [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Settlement loss with taxing authority [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Equity earnings from non-consolidated affiliates | Sep. 30, 2013 Equity earnings from non-consolidated affiliates | Sep. 30, 2014 Equity earnings from non-consolidated affiliates | Sep. 30, 2013 Equity earnings from non-consolidated affiliates | Sep. 30, 2014 Foreign currency translation loss | Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign currency translation loss | Sep. 30, 2014 Foreign currency translation loss | Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign currency translation loss | Sep. 30, 2014 Other | Sep. 30, 2013 Other | Sep. 30, 2014 Other | Sep. 30, 2013 Other | Sep. 30, 2014 Gaming Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Gaming Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Gaming Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Gaming Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Gaming Segment [Member] Settlement loss with taxing authority [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Automotive Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Automotive Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Automotive Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Automotive Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Automotive Segment [Member] France [Member] (Loss) gain on disposition of assets | Jun. 30, 2013 Automotive Segment [Member] France [Member] (Loss) gain on disposition of assets | Mar. 31, 2013 Automotive Segment [Member] France [Member] (Loss) gain on disposition of assets | Sep. 30, 2014 Food Packaging Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Food Packaging Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Food Packaging Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Food Packaging Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Food Packaging Segment [Member] Settlement loss with taxing authority [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 OPEB | Sep. 30, 2013 OPEB | Sep. 30, 2014 OPEB | Sep. 30, 2013 OPEB | Sep. 30, 2013 OPEB Automotive Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 OPEB Automotive Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 OPEB Other income, net [Member] Automotive Segment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 OPEB Other income, net [Member] Automotive Segment [Member]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Other income, net | $ 45 | $ 84 | $ 93 | $ 135 | $ 26 | $ 73 | $ 171 | $ 173 | $ 2 | $ (5) | $ 4 | $ (55) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (162) | $ 5 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 32 | $ (23) | $ 13 | $ 7 | $ 39 | $ 24 | $ 0 | $ (6) | $ (5) | $ (8) | $ 4 | $ 15 | $ 14 | $ 19 | $ (1) | $ 0 | $ 37 | $ 0 | $ 32 | $ 18 | $ (4) | $ (1) | $ (37) | $ 6 | $ 5 | $ 47 | $ (1) | $ (1) | $ (16) | $ (25) | $ (23) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0 | $ 19 | $ 0 | $ 38 | $ 19 | $ 38 | $ 19 | $ 19

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- Definition The amount of net gain (loss) recognized in net periodic benefit cost as a result of an event that significantly reduces the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (h)(7) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Plan Curtailment -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6520938 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 30 -Section 15 -Paragraph 6 -Subparagraph (a)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7577095&loc=d3e8001-114927 + Details
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- Definition The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 9 -Article 5 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.9) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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