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Restructuring of Operations - Cost to Complete (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 78 Months Ended | 90 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs incurred | $ 14 | $ 57 | $ 71
Future cost to complete | 12 |  | 12
Light Vehicle Segment [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs incurred | 2 | 10 | 12
Future cost to complete | 0 |  | 0
Commercial Vehicle Segment [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs incurred | 4 | 41 | 45
Future cost to complete | 12 |  | 12
Off-Highway Segment [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs incurred | 7 | $ 6 | 13
Corporate and Other [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs incurred | $ 1 |  | $ 1

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