General Electric (GE) 10-Q 4 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Registrant Name	General Electric Company
Trading Symbol	GE
Entity Central Index Key	40545
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	10,075,929,000
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Entity Public Float	$261.10
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No

Statement_of_Earnings

Statement of Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues and other income
Sales of goods	$16,600		$16,941
Sales of services	7,084		6,909
Other income	142		196
GECC earnings from continuing operations	0		0
GECC revenues from services (Note 12)	5,530		9,502
Total revenues and other income	29,356		33,548
Costs and Expenses
Cost of goods sold	13,261		13,713
Cost of services sold	4,905		4,809
Interest and other financial charges	1,930		2,141
Investment contracts, insurance losses and insurance annuity benefits	616		620
Provision for losses on financing receivables (Note 5)	4,859		984
Other costs and expenses	8,733		7,962
Total costs and expenses	34,304		30,229
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	-4,948		3,319
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-6,458		-619
Earnings from continuing operations	-11,406		2,700
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2)	-2,202		252
Net earnings (loss)	-13,608		2,952
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-35		-47
Net earnings attributable to the Company	-13,573		2,999
Preferred stock dividends declared	0		0
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners	-13,573		2,999
Amounts attributable to GE common shareowners
Earnings from continuing operations	-11,406		2,700
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-35		-47
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company	-11,371		2,747
GECC preferred stock dividends declared	0		0
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to GE common shareowners	-11,371		2,747
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation	-2,202		252
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners	-13,573		2,999
Earnings From Continuing Operations Per Share [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per share	($1.13)		$0.27
Basic earnings per share	($1.13)		$0.27
Net earnings
Diluted earnings per share	($1.35)		$0.30
Basic earnings per share	($1.35)		$0.30
Dividends declared per common share	$0.23		$0.22
GE
Revenues and other income
Sales of goods	16,648	[1]	16,988	[1]
Sales of services	7,192	[1]	7,023	[1]
Other income	52	[1]	161	[1]
GECC earnings from continuing operations	-12,544	[1]	1,693	[1]
GECC revenues from services (Note 12)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Total revenues and other income	11,348	[1]	25,865	[1]
Costs and Expenses
Cost of goods sold	13,312	[1]	13,762	[1]
Cost of services sold	5,013	[1]	4,923	[1]
Interest and other financial charges	389	[1]	365	[1]
Investment contracts, insurance losses and insurance annuity benefits	0	[1]	0	[1]
Provision for losses on financing receivables (Note 5)	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other costs and expenses	3,825	[1]	3,808	[1]
Total costs and expenses	22,539	[1]	22,858	[1]
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	-11,191	[1]	3,007	[1]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-306	[1]	-318	[1]
Earnings from continuing operations	-11,497	[1]	2,689	[1]
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2)	-2,202	[1]	252	[1]
Net earnings (loss)	-13,699	[1]	2,941	[1]
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-126	[1]	-58	[1]
Net earnings attributable to the Company	-13,573	[1]	2,999	[1]
Preferred stock dividends declared	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners	-13,573	[1]	2,999	[1]
Amounts attributable to GE common shareowners
Earnings from continuing operations	-11,497	[1]	2,689	[1]
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-126	[1]	-58	[1]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company	-11,371	[1]	2,747	[1]
GECC preferred stock dividends declared	0	[1]	0	[1]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to GE common shareowners	-11,371	[1]	2,747	[1]
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation	-2,202	[1]	252	[1]
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners	-13,573	[1]	2,999	[1]
GECC
Revenues and other income
Sales of goods	21		27
Sales of services	0		0
Other income	0		0
GECC earnings from continuing operations	0		0
GECC revenues from services (Note 12)	5,961		9,858
Total revenues and other income	5,982		9,885
Costs and Expenses
Cost of goods sold	18		25
Cost of services sold	0		0
Interest and other financial charges	1,651		1,887
Investment contracts, insurance losses and insurance annuity benefits	644		643
Provision for losses on financing receivables (Note 5)	4,859		984
Other costs and expenses	5,111		4,341
Total costs and expenses	12,283		7,880
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	-6,301		2,005
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-6,152		-301
Earnings from continuing operations	-12,453		1,704
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2)	-2,201		252
Net earnings (loss)	-14,654		1,956
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	91		11
Net earnings attributable to the Company	-14,745		1,945
Preferred stock dividends declared	0		0
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners	-14,745		1,945
Amounts attributable to GE common shareowners
Earnings from continuing operations	-12,453		1,704
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	91		11
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company	-12,544		1,693
GECC preferred stock dividends declared	0		0
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to GE common shareowners	-12,544		1,693
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation	-2,201		252
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners	($14,745)		$1,945
[1]	Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

Consolidated_Statement_of_Comp

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income 'Unaudited' [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	($13,608)	$2,952
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-35	-47
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	-13,573	2,999
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Investment securities	233	457
Currency translation adjustments	-5,336	49
Cash flow hedges	-46	68
Benefit plans	909	695
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-4,240	1,269
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-48	-2
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	-4,192	1,271
Comprehensive income (loss)	-17,848	4,221
Less Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-83	-49
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company	($17,765)	$4,270

Consolidated_Statement_of_Chan

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Statement Of Stockholders Equity 'Unaudited'[Abstract]
GE shareowners' equity opening balance	$128,159		$130,566
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	-13,573		2,999
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	-2,319		-2,210
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	-4,192		1,271
Net sales (purchases) of shares for treasury	499		-840
Changes in other capital	-14		50
Equity ending balance at March 31	108,560		131,836
Noncontrolling interests	8,738	[1]	6,183
Total equity balance at March 31	$117,298		$138,019
[1]	(c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(243) million and $(194) million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Statement_of_Financial_Positio

Statement of Financial Position (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and equivalents	$87,055,000,000		$90,021,000,000
Investment securities (Note 3)	41,992,000,000		47,558,000,000
Current receivables	20,547,000,000		23,237,000,000
Inventories (Note 4)	17,830,000,000		17,689,000,000
Financing receivables - net (Note 5 and 18)	68,040,000,000		205,180,000,000
Other GECC receivables	6,814,000,000		8,690,000,000
Property, plant and equipment - net (Note 6)	61,219,000,000		66,246,000,000
Investment in GECC	0		0
Goodwill (Note 7)	69,604,000,000		76,016,000,000
Other intangible assets - net (Note 7)	13,533,000,000		14,047,000,000
All other assets	50,228,000,000		53,388,000,000
Financing receivables held for sale (Note 2)	92,959,000,000		1,830,000,000
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	56,549,000,000		6,300,000,000
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2)	31,261,000,000		36,795,000,000
Total assets(a)	617,631,000,000	[1]	646,997,000,000	[1]
Liabilities and equity
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	69,211,000,000		71,525,000,000
Accounts payable, principally trade accounts	14,392,000,000		15,793,000,000
Progress collections and price adjustments accrued	11,498,000,000		12,537,000,000
Dividends payable	2,315,000,000		2,317,000,000
Other GE current liabilities	12,393,000,000		12,682,000,000
Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (Note 8)	29,035,000,000		29,938,000,000
Bank deposits (Note 8)	62,691,000,000		62,839,000,000
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	190,420,000,000		200,172,000,000
Investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits	27,622,000,000		27,578,000,000
All other liabilities	68,414,000,000		70,485,000,000
Deferred income taxes	2,901,000,000		-1,353,000,000
Liabilities of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	7,368,000,000		3,375,000,000
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2)	2,073,000,000		2,276,000,000
Total liabilities(a)	500,333,000,000	[1]	510,164,000,000	[1]
GECC preferred stock (50,000 shares outstanding at both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014)	0		0
Common stock (10,075,929,000 and 10,057,380,000 shares outstanding at both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	702,000,000		702,000,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net - attributable to GE
Investment securities	1,245,000,000	[2]	1,013,000,000	[2]
Currency translation adjustments	-7,716,000,000	[2]	-2,427,000,000	[2]
Cash flow hedges	-226,000,000	[2]	-180,000,000	[2]
Benefit plans	-15,667,000,000	[2]	-16,578,000,000	[2]
Other capital	32,875,000,000		32,889,000,000
Retained earnings	139,441,000,000		155,333,000,000
Treasury Stock, Value	-42,094,000,000		-42,593,000,000
Total GE shareowners' equity	108,560,000,000		128,159,000,000
Noncontrolling interests(c) (Note 11)	8,738,000,000	[3]	8,674,000,000	[3]
Total equity	117,298,000,000		136,833,000,000
Total liabilities and equity	617,631,000,000		646,997,000,000
GE
Assets
Cash and equivalents	13,423,000,000		15,916,000,000
Investment securities (Note 3)	143,000,000		84,000,000
Current receivables	10,783,000,000		11,513,000,000
Inventories (Note 4)	17,781,000,000		17,639,000,000
Financing receivables - net (Note 5 and 18)	0		0
Other GECC receivables	0		0
Property, plant and equipment - net (Note 6)	16,516,000,000		17,207,000,000
Investment in GECC	65,762,000,000		82,549,000,000
Goodwill (Note 7)	49,965,000,000		51,527,000,000
Other intangible assets - net (Note 7)	12,420,000,000		12,984,000,000
All other assets	25,473,000,000		24,680,000,000
Financing receivables held for sale (Note 2)	0		0
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	2,940,000,000		2,805,000,000
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2)	9,000,000		10,000,000
Total assets(a)	215,215,000,000		236,914,000,000
Liabilities and equity
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	3,839,000,000		3,872,000,000
Accounts payable, principally trade accounts	15,213,000,000		16,511,000,000
Progress collections and price adjustments accrued	11,498,000,000		12,550,000,000
Dividends payable	2,315,000,000		2,317,000,000
Other GE current liabilities	12,391,000,000		12,681,000,000
Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (Note 8)	0		0
Bank deposits (Note 8)	0		0
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	12,419,000,000		12,468,000,000
Investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits	0		0
All other liabilities	54,670,000,000		54,662,000,000
Deferred income taxes	-8,160,000,000		-8,772,000,000
Liabilities of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	1,547,000,000		1,504,000,000
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2)	122,000,000		137,000,000
Total liabilities(a)	105,854,000,000		107,930,000,000
GECC preferred stock (50,000 shares outstanding at both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014)	0		0
Common stock (10,075,929,000 and 10,057,380,000 shares outstanding at both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	702,000,000		702,000,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net - attributable to GE
Investment securities	1,245,000,000		1,013,000,000
Currency translation adjustments	-7,716,000,000		-2,427,000,000
Cash flow hedges	-226,000,000		-180,000,000
Benefit plans	-15,667,000,000		-16,578,000,000
Other capital	32,875,000,000		32,889,000,000
Retained earnings	139,441,000,000		155,333,000,000
Treasury Stock, Value	-42,094,000,000		-42,593,000,000
Total GE shareowners' equity	108,560,000,000		128,159,000,000
Noncontrolling interests(c) (Note 11)	801,000,000		825,000,000
Total equity	109,361,000,000		128,984,000,000
Total liabilities and equity	215,215,000,000		236,914,000,000
GECC
Assets
Cash and equivalents	73,632,000,000		74,105,000,000
Investment securities (Note 3)	41,853,000,000		47,478,000,000
Current receivables	0		0
Inventories (Note 4)	49,000,000		50,000,000
Financing receivables - net (Note 5 and 18)	78,064,000,000		217,382,000,000
Other GECC receivables	14,149,000,000		16,278,000,000
Property, plant and equipment - net (Note 6)	45,130,000,000		49,429,000,000
Investment in GECC	0		0
Goodwill (Note 7)	19,639,000,000		24,489,000,000
Other intangible assets - net (Note 7)	1,116,000,000		1,067,000,000
All other assets	25,019,000,000		29,038,000,000
Financing receivables held for sale (Note 2)	92,959,000,000		1,830,000,000
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	53,598,000,000		3,474,000,000
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2)	31,252,000,000		36,785,000,000
Total assets(a)	476,460,000,000		501,405,000,000
Liabilities and equity
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	66,178,000,000		68,515,000,000
Accounts payable, principally trade accounts	4,960,000,000		5,632,000,000
Progress collections and price adjustments accrued	0		0
Dividends payable	0		0
Other GE current liabilities	0		0
Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (Note 8)	29,035,000,000		29,938,000,000
Bank deposits (Note 8)	62,691,000,000		62,839,000,000
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	178,037,000,000		187,749,000,000
Investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits	28,222,000,000		28,027,000,000
All other liabilities	14,292,000,000		16,315,000,000
Deferred income taxes	11,061,000,000		7,419,000,000
Liabilities of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	6,334,000,000		2,434,000,000
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2)	1,951,000,000		2,139,000,000
Total liabilities(a)	402,761,000,000		411,007,000,000
GECC preferred stock (50,000 shares outstanding at both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014)	0		0
Common stock (10,075,929,000 and 10,057,380,000 shares outstanding at both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net - attributable to GE
Investment securities	1,207,000,000		1,010,000,000
Currency translation adjustments	-2,653,000,000		-838,000,000
Cash flow hedges	-162,000,000		-172,000,000
Benefit plans	-567,000,000		-577,000,000
Other capital	33,005,000,000		32,999,000,000
Retained earnings	39,882,000,000		55,077,000,000
Treasury Stock, Value	0		0
Total GE shareowners' equity	70,712,000,000		87,499,000,000
Noncontrolling interests(c) (Note 11)	2,987,000,000		2,899,000,000
Total equity	73,699,000,000		90,398,000,000
Total liabilities and equity	$476,460,000,000		$501,405,000,000
[1]	(a) Our consolidated assets at March 31, 2015 included total assets of $48,076million of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs. These assets included net financing receivables of $27,831 million, financing receivables held for sale of $14,171 million and investment securities of $3,290 million. Our consolidated liabilities at March 31, 2015 included liabilities of certain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to GE. These liabilities included non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (CSEs) of $27,561 million. See Note 16.
[2]	(b) The sum of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) attributable to the Company was $(22,364) million and $(18,172) million at March 31, 2015and December 31, 2014, respectively.
[3]	(c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(243) million and $(194) million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Statement_of_Financial_Positio1

Statement of Financial Position (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	50,000	50,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	10,075,929,000	10,057,380,000
Assets of consolidated variable interest entities that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs	$48,076
Net financing receivables of certain VIEs that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs	27,831
Investment securities of certain VIEs that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs	3,290
Nonrecourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities Where VIE Creditors Do Not Have Recourse To Company	27,561
Sum of accumulated other comprehensive income - net	-22,364	-18,172
Accumulated other comprehensive income - net attributable to noncontrolling interests	-243	-194
Net Financing Receivables HFS of Certain VIEs	$14,171

Statement_of_Cash_Flows

Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows - operating activities
Net earnings	($13,608)		$2,952
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-35		-47
Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation, Basic	-13,573		2,999
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	2,202		-252
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings attributable to the Company to cash provided from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment	2,466		2,189
Earnings from continuing operations retained by GECC	0		0
Deferred income taxes	1,951		-2,029
Decrease (increase) in GE current receivables	2,601		482
Decrease (increase) in inventories	-265		-1,445
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	312		971
Increase (decrease) in GE progress collections	-1,000		-334
Provision for losses on GECC financing receivables	4,859		984
All other operating activities	5,453		1,044
Cash from (used for) operating activities - continuing operations	5,006		4,609
Cash from (used for) operating activities - discontinued operations	1,084		352
Cash from (used for) operating activities	6,090		4,961
Cash flows - investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-3,011		-3,361
Dispositions of property, plant and equipment	1,108		1,264
Net decrease (increase) in GECC financing receivables	4,345		3,488
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations	0		232
Proceeds from principal business dispositions	22		20
Proceeds from sale of equity interest in NBCU LLC	0		0
Net cash from (payments for) principal businesses purchased	-1,723		-1,454
Payments for proceeds from other investing activities	3,979		1,850
Cash from (used for) investing activities - continuing operations	4,720		2,039
Cash from (used for) investing activities - discontinued operations	-881		-247
Cash from (used for) investing activities	3,839		1,792
Cash flows - financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)	238		-3,330
Net increase (decrease) in bank deposits	1,042		1,175
Newly issued debt (maturities longer than 90 days)	12,038		8,775
Repayments and other reductions (maturities longer than 90 days)	-19,114		-11,524
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	0		0
Net dispositions (purchases) of GE shares for treasury	239		-1,337
Dividends paid to shareowners	-2,319		-2,223
Proceeds from initial public offering of Synchrony Financial	0		0
All other financing activities	-106		66
Cash from (used for) financing activities - continuing operations	-7,982		-8,398
Cash from (used for) financing activities - discontinued operations	-264		-103
Cash from (used for) financing activities	-8,246		-8,501
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	-3,826		73
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-2,143		-1,675
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year	91,017		88,787
Cash and equivalents at March 31	88,874		87,112
Less cash and equivalents of discontinued operations at March 31	259		378
Cash and equivalents of continuing operations at March 31	88,615		86,734
GE
Cash flows - operating activities
Net earnings	-13,699	[1]	2,941	[1]
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-126	[1]	-58	[1]
Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation, Basic	-13,573	[1]	2,999	[1]
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	2,202	[1]	-252	[1]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings attributable to the Company to cash provided from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment	554		659
Earnings from continuing operations retained by GECC	12,994		-1,193
Deferred income taxes	-129		-341
Decrease (increase) in GE current receivables	662		-143
Decrease (increase) in inventories	-262		-1,453
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	-452		165
Increase (decrease) in GE progress collections	-1,013		-347
Provision for losses on GECC financing receivables	0	[1]	0	[1]
All other operating activities	357		1,656
Cash from (used for) operating activities - continuing operations	1,340		1,750
Cash from (used for) operating activities - discontinued operations	-4		0
Cash from (used for) operating activities	1,336		1,750
Cash flows - investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-1,013		-1,090
Dispositions of property, plant and equipment	139		72
Net decrease (increase) in GECC financing receivables	0		0
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations	0		0
Proceeds from principal business dispositions	22		20
Net cash from (payments for) principal businesses purchased	-46		-1,454
Payments for proceeds from other investing activities	-270		9
Cash from (used for) investing activities - continuing operations	-1,168		-2,443
Cash from (used for) investing activities - discontinued operations	4		0
Cash from (used for) investing activities	-1,164		-2,443
Cash flows - financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)	-232		-756
Net increase (decrease) in bank deposits	0		0
Newly issued debt (maturities longer than 90 days)	93		3,034
Repayments and other reductions (maturities longer than 90 days)	-94		-35
Net dispositions (purchases) of GE shares for treasury	239		-1,337
Dividends paid to shareowners	-2,319		-2,223
All other financing activities	177		37
Cash from (used for) financing activities - continuing operations	-2,136		-1,280
Cash from (used for) financing activities - discontinued operations	0		0
Cash from (used for) financing activities	-2,136		-1,280
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	-529		-19
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-2,493		-1,992
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year	15,916		13,682
Cash and equivalents at March 31	13,423		11,690
Less cash and equivalents of discontinued operations at March 31	0		0
Cash and equivalents of continuing operations at March 31	13,423		11,690
GECC
Cash flows - operating activities
Net earnings	-14,654		1,956
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	91		11
Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation, Basic	-14,745		1,945
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	2,201		-252
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings attributable to the Company to cash provided from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment	1,917		1,530
Earnings from continuing operations retained by GECC	0		0
Deferred income taxes	2,080		-1,688
Decrease (increase) in GE current receivables	0		0
Decrease (increase) in inventories	1		13
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	562		851
Increase (decrease) in GE progress collections	0		0
Provision for losses on GECC financing receivables	4,859		984
All other operating activities	5,599		-580
Cash from (used for) operating activities - continuing operations	2,474		2,803
Cash from (used for) operating activities - discontinued operations	1,088		352
Cash from (used for) operating activities	3,562		3,155
Cash flows - investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-2,202		-2,361
Dispositions of property, plant and equipment	948		1,192
Net decrease (increase) in GECC financing receivables	6,096		4,302
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations	0		232
Proceeds from principal business dispositions	0		0
Proceeds from sale of equity interest in NBCU LLC	0		0
Net cash from (payments for) principal businesses purchased	-1,677		0
Payments for proceeds from other investing activities	4,548		2,847
Cash from (used for) investing activities - continuing operations	7,713		6,212
Cash from (used for) investing activities - discontinued operations	-885		-247
Cash from (used for) investing activities	6,828		5,965
Cash flows - financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)	287		-3,750
Net increase (decrease) in bank deposits	1,042		1,175
Newly issued debt (maturities longer than 90 days)	11,945		5,743
Repayments and other reductions (maturities longer than 90 days)	-19,020		-11,489
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	0		0
Net dispositions (purchases) of GE shares for treasury	0		0
Dividends paid to shareowners	-450		-500
Proceeds from initial public offering of Synchrony Financial	0		0
All other financing activities	-283		29
Cash from (used for) financing activities - continuing operations	-6,479		-8,792
Cash from (used for) financing activities - discontinued operations	-264		-103
Cash from (used for) financing activities	-6,743		-8,895
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	-3,297		92
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	350		317
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year	75,101		75,105
Cash and equivalents at March 31	75,451		75,422
Less cash and equivalents of discontinued operations at March 31	259		378
Cash and equivalents of continuing operations at March 31	$75,192		$75,044
[1]	Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
	Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	basis of presentation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of General Electric Company (the Company) and all companies that we directly or indirectly control, either through majority ownership or otherwise. See Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 (2014 consolidated financial statements), which discusses our consolidation and financial statement presentation. As used in this report on Form 10-Q (Report), “GE” represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), whose continuing operations are presented on a one-line basis; GECC consists of General Electric Capital Corporation and all of its affiliates; and “Consolidated” represents the adding together of GE and GECC with the effects of transactions between the two eliminated. Unless otherwise indicated, we refer to the caption revenues and other income simply as “revenues” throughout this Form 10-Q.
	We have reclassified certain prior-period amounts to conform to the current-period presentation. Unless otherwise indicated, information in these notes to the consolidated financial statements relates to continuing operations.
	THE GE Capital Exit Plan
	On April 10, 2015, the Company announced a plan (the GE Capital Exit Plan) to reduce the size of its financial services businesses through the sale of most of the assets of GECC over the next 24 months, and to focus on continued investment and growth in the Company’s industrial businesses. Under the GE Capital Exit Plan, which was approved on April 2, 2015 and aspects of which were approved on March 31, 2015, the Company will retain certain GECC businesses, principally its vertical financing businesses – GE Capital Aviation Services, Energy Financial Services and Healthcare Equipment Finance – that directly relate to the Company’s core industrial domain and other operations including Working Capital Solutions and our run-off insurance activities. The assets planned for disposition include Real Estate, most of Commercial Lending and Leasing (CLL) and all Consumer platforms (including all U.S. banking assets).
	As part of the GE Capital Exit Plan, the Company and GECC entered into an amendment to their existing financial support agreement. Under this amendment (the Amendment), the Company has provided a full and unconditional guarantee (the Guarantee) of the payment of principal and interest on all tradable senior and subordinated outstanding long-term debt securities and all commercial paper issued or guaranteed by GECC identified in the Amendment. In the aggregate, the Guarantee applied to $210,107 million of GECC debt as of April 10, 2015. See Note 8. The Guarantee replaced the requirement that the Company make certain income maintenance payments to GECC in certain circumstances. GECC’s U.S. public indentures were concurrently amended to provide the full and unconditional guarantee by the Company set forth in the Guarantee.
	We recorded $16,118 million of after-tax charges ($13,764 million of which is attributable to continuing operations and $2,354 million of which is attributable to discontinued operations) in the first quarter of 2015 related to the GE Capital Exit Plan. The first quarter charges recorded in continuing operations include tax expense related to expected repatriation of foreign earnings and write-off of deferred tax assets ($5,980 million), asset impairments due to shortened hold periods ($4,962 million), and charges on businesses held for sale ($2,822 million), including goodwill allocation.
	See Notes 2 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
	interim period presentation
	The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are unaudited. These statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that we considered necessary to present a fair statement of our results of operations, financial position and cash flows. The results reported in these consolidated financial statements should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire year. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2014 consolidated financial statements. Effective for the first quarter of 2015, the Company is following a calendar quarter. Previously, we established interim quarterly closing dates using a fiscal calendar, which required our businesses to close their books on either a Saturday or Sunday, depending on the business. We label our quarterly information using a calendar convention, that is, first quarter is labeled as ending on March 31, second quarter as ending on June 30, and third quarter as ending on September 30.
	summary of significant accounting policies
	We utilized significant estimates in the preparation of the first quarter financial statements.
	In addition to the discussion below on estimates used to determine the fair value of businesses and assets held for sale, please refer to the Critical Accounting Estimates section within MD&A and Note 1, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements of our 2014 Form 10-K Report for a summary of our significant accounting policies and the critical accounting estimates we use to: assess the recoverability of assets such as financing receivables and goodwill; determine the fair value of financial assets; and determine our provision for income taxes and recoverability of deferred tax assets.
	BUSINESSES AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
	Businesses held for sale represent components that meet accounting requirements to be classified as held for sale and are presented as single asset and liability amounts in our financial statements with a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize the net carrying amount at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell. Financing receivables that no longer qualify to be presented as held for investment must be classified as held for sale and recognized in our financial statements at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell, with that amount representing a new cost basis at the date of transfer.
	As a result of the GE Capital Exit Plan, certain GECC businesses met the criteria to be classified as businesses held for sale and certain financing receivables were required to be recognized as held for sale at March 31, 2015.
	The determination of fair value for businesses and portfolios of financing receivables involves significant judgments and assumptions. Development of estimates of fair values in this circumstance is complex and is dependent upon, among other factors, the nature of the potential sales transaction (for example, asset sale versus sale of legal entity), composition of assets and/or businesses in the disposal group, the comparability of the disposal group to market transactions, negotiations with third party purchasers etc. Such factors bear directly on the range of potential fair values and the selection of the best estimates. Key assumptions were developed based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction as of March 31, 2015.
	We will review all businesses and assets held for sale each reporting period to determine whether the existing carrying amounts are fully recoverable in comparison to estimated fair values.

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Businesses Held For Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Of Business Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations	Note 2. BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE, FINANCING RECEIVABLES HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	Assets and Liabilities of Businesses Held for Sale
	In the first quarter of 2015, in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan, we committed to sell certain businesses within our CLL business, with assets of $44,398 million and liabilities of $3,871 million. Upon classification as held for sale, we recorded an estimated loss on disposal of $1,845 million ($2,822 million after tax) in revenues. In addition, we signed an agreement to sell our consumer finance business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ Consumer Lending), with assets of $6,093 million and liabilities of $286 million, to a consortium including KKR, Varde Partners and Deutsche Bank for approximately 6,800 million Australian dollars and 1,400 million New Zealand dollars, respectively, and is targeted to close in 2015. The transactions remain subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
	In the fourth quarter of 2014, we signed an agreement to sell our Signaling business at Transportation, with assets of $236 million and liabilities of $130 million to Alstom for approximately $800 million, and our consumer finance business Budapest Bank, with assets of $3,107 million and liabilities of $2,177 million to Hungary’s government. The transactions remain subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and are targeted to close in 2015.
	In the third quarter of 2014, we signed an agreement to sell our Appliances business with assets of $2,704 million and liabilities of $1,417 million to Electrolux for approximately $3,300 million. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and is targeted to close in mid-2015.
	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Assets
	Cash and equivalents	$	1,560		$	676
	Investment securities		7,720			448
	Current receivables(a)		178			180
	Inventories		703			588
	Financing receivables – net		31,318			2,144
	Property, plant, and equipment – net		8,149			1,015
	Goodwill		5,406			539
	Other intangible assets – net		310			170
	Other		3,050			540
	Valuation allowance on disposal group classified as held for sale		-1,845			-
	Assets of businesses held for sale	$	56,549		$	6,300
	Liabilities
	Short-term borrowings	$	840			441
	Accounts payable(a)		1,378			510
	Other current liabilities		1,233			348
	Bank deposits		1,711			1,931
	Long-term borrowings		230			-
	Deferred income taxes		255			-33
	Other		1,721			178
	Liabilities of businesses held for sale	$	7,368		$	3,375
	(a) Certain transactions at our Appliances and Signaling businesses are made on an arms-length basis with GECC, consisting primarily of GE customer receivables sold to GECC and GECC services for material procurement. These intercompany balances included within our held for sale businesses are reported in the GE and GECC columns of our financial statements, but are eliminated in deriving our consolidated financial statements.
	Other assets at March 31, 2015 primarily comprised equity investments and real estate investments.
	FINANCING RECEIVABLES HELD FOR SALE
	In the first quarter of 2015, in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan, we committed to sell most of our CLL and all of our non-U.S. Consumer financing receivables. As a result, we transferred these financing receivables to held for sale and recognized a pre-tax provision for losses on financing receivables of $3,955 million ($3,341 million after tax) and wrote-off the associated balance of the allowance for loan losses of $5,072 million to reduce the carrying value of the financing receivables to the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell.
	FINANCING RECEIVABLES HELD FOR SALE
	(in millions)	31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
	Commercial
	CLL	$	65,974			$	1,409
	Energy Financial Services		-				35
	GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)		259				27
	Total Commercial		66,233	(a)			1,471
	Consumer		26,726	(b)			359
	Total financing receivables held for sale	$	92,959			$	1,830
	Over 30 days past due and nonaccrual financing receivables related to commercial financing receivables held for sale were $993 million and $1,401 million respectively.
	Over 30 days past due and nonaccrual financing receivables related to consumer financing receivables held for sale were $1,757 million and $1,109 million, respectively.
	Discontinued Operations
	Discontinued operations primarily comprised our Real Estate business and our U.S. mortgage business (WMC). These operations were previously reported in the GE Capital segment. Results of operations, financial position and cash flows for these businesses are separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
					Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)					2015			2014
	Operations
	Total revenues and other income (loss)				$	499		$	660
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes				$	30		$	123
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes					122			110
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes				$	152		$	233
	Disposal
	Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes				$	-1,808		$	18
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes					-546			1
	Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes				$	-2,354		$	19
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)				$	-2,202		$	252
	(a) The sum of GE industrial earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, and GECC earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, is reported as GE industrial earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Loss).
	(In millions)		31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Assets
	Cash and equivalents		$	259		$	320
	Investment securities			799			848
	Financing receivables – net			19,348			19,636
Other receivables			420			422
Property, plant and equipment – net			137			141
Goodwill			440			537
Other intangible assets – net			93			109
Deferred income taxes			1,425			1,755
Other			10,148			13,027
Valuation allowance on disposal group classified as discontinued operations			-1,808			-
Assets of discontinued operations		$	31,261		$	36,795
Liabilities
Short-term borrowings		$	20		$	273
Accounts payable			465			549
Other current liabilities			111			28
Long-term borrowings			188			234
Deferred income taxes			183			237
Other			1,106			955
Liabilities of discontinued operations		$	2,073		$	2,276
Other assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 primarily comprised real estate investments at our Real Estate business.
REAL ESTATE
In connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan, we announced the planned disposition of our Real Estate business and classified the business as discontinued operations and recorded an estimated loss on disposal of $1,808 million ($2,354 million after tax). We expect to complete the disposal by the end of 2015.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR REAL ESTATE
				Three months ended March 31
(In millions)					2015			2014
Operations
Total revenues and other income (loss)				$	499		$	630
Interest				$	-237		$	-273
Operating and administrative					-164			-149
Depreciation and amortization					-60			-86
Provision for losses on financing receivables					4			15
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes					42			137
Benefit (provision) for income taxes					30			103
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes				$	72		$	240
Disposal
Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes				$	-1,808		$	-
Benefit (provision) for income taxes					-546			-
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes				$	-2,354		$	-
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)				$	-2,282		$	240
(a) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the Company, before income taxes, was $(1,765) million and $138 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
WMC
During the fourth quarter of 2007, we completed the sale of WMC, our U.S. mortgage business. WMC substantially discontinued all new loan originations by the second quarter of 2007, and is not a loan servicer. In connection with the sale, WMC retained certain representation and warranty obligations related to loans sold to third parties prior to the disposal of the business and contractual obligations to repurchase previously sold loans that had an early payment default. All claims received by WMC for early payment default have either been resolved or are no longer being pursued.
The remaining active claims have been brought by securitization trustees or administrators seeking recovery from WMC for alleged breaches of representations and warranties on mortgage loans that serve as collateral for residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). At March 31, 2015, such claims consisted of $3,689 million of individual claims generally submitted before the filing of a lawsuit (compared to $3,694 million at December 31, 2014) and $8,982 million of additional claims asserted against WMC in litigation without making a prior claim (Litigation Claims) (compared to $9,225 million at December 31, 2014). The total amount of these claims, $12,671 million, reflects the purchase price or unpaid principal balances of the loans at the time of purchase and does not give effect to pay downs or potential recoveries based upon the underlying collateral, which in many cases are substantial, nor to accrued interest or fees. As of March 31, 2015, these amounts do not include approximately $429 million of repurchase claims relating to alleged breaches of representations that are not in litigation and that are beyond the applicable statute of limitations. WMC believes that repurchase claims brought based upon representations and warranties made more than six years before WMC was notified of the claim would be disallowed in legal proceedings under applicable statutes of limitations.
Reserves related to repurchase claims made against WMC were $814 million at March 31, 2015, reflecting a net increase to reserves in the three months ended March 31, 2015 of $5 million due to incremental provisions offset by settlement activity. The reserve estimate takes into account recent settlement activity and is based upon WMC’s evaluation of the remaining exposures as a percentage of estimated lifetime mortgage loan losses within the pool of loans supporting each securitization. Settlements in prior periods reduced WMC’s exposure on claims asserted in certain securitizations and the claim amounts reported above give effect to these settlements.
ROLLFORWARD OF THE RESERVE
		Three months ended March 31
(In millions)			2015			2014
Balance, beginning of period		$	809		$	800
Provision			7			-
Claim resolutions / rescissions			-2			-250
Balance, end of period		$	814		$	550
Given the significant litigation activity and WMC’s continuing efforts to resolve the lawsuits involving claims made against WMC, it is difficult to assess whether future losses will be consistent with WMC’s past experience. Adverse changes to WMC’s assumptions supporting the reserve may result in an increase to these reserves. Taking into account both recent settlement activity and the potential variability of settlements, WMC estimates a range of reasonably possible loss from $0 to approximately $500 million over its recorded reserve at March 31, 2015. This estimate excludes any possible loss associated with an adverse court decision on the applicable statute of limitations, as WMC is unable at this time to develop such a meaningful estimate.
At March 31, 2015, there were 15 lawsuits involving claims made against WMC arising from alleged breaches of representations and warranties on mortgage loans included in 14 securitizations. The adverse parties in these cases are securitization trustees or parties claiming to act on their behalf. Although the alleged claims for relief vary from case to case, the complaints and counterclaims in these actions generally assert claims for breach of contract, indemnification, and/or declaratory judgment, and seek specific performance (repurchase of defective mortgage loan) and/or money damages. Adverse court decisions, including in cases not involving WMC (such as the New York Court of Appeals’ decision on statute of limitations, expected in 2015), could result in new claims and lawsuits on additional loans. However, WMC continues to believe that it has defenses to the claims asserted in litigation, including, for example, based on causation and materiality requirements and applicable statutes of limitations. It is not possible to predict the outcome or impact of these defenses and other factors, any of which could materially affect the amount of any loss ultimately incurred by WMC on these claims.
WMC has also received indemnification demands, nearly all of which are unspecified, from depositors/underwriters/sponsors of RMBS in connection with lawsuits brought by RMBS investors concerning alleged misrepresentations in the securitization offering documents to which WMC is not a party or, in two cases, involving mortgage loan repurchase claims made against RMBS sponsors. WMC believes that it has defenses to these demands.
To the extent WMC is required to repurchase loans, WMC’s loss also would be affected by several factors, including pay downs, accrued interest and fees, and the value of the underlying collateral. The reserve and estimate of possible loss reflect judgment, based on currently available information, and a number of assumptions, including economic conditions, claim and settlement activity, pending and threatened litigation, court decisions regarding WMC’s legal defenses, indemnification demands, government activity, and other variables in the mortgage industry. Actual losses arising from claims against WMC could exceed these amounts and additional claims and lawsuits could result if actual claim rates, governmental actions, litigation and indemnification activity, adverse court decisions, actual settlement rates or losses WMC incurs on repurchased loans differ from its assumptions.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR WMC
					Three months ended March 31
(In millions)					2015			2014
Total revenues and other income (loss)				$	-		$	4
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes				$	-6		$	-2

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Investment Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investment Securities	NOTE 3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
	Substantially all of our investment securities are classified as available-for-sale. These comprise mainly investment-grade debt securities supporting obligations to annuitants and policyholders in our run-off insurance operations and supporting obligations to holders of guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) in Trinity. We do not have any securities classified as held-to-maturity
		31-Mar-15												31-Dec-14
					Gross			Gross								Gross		Gross
		Amortized			unrealized			unrealized			Estimated			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Estimated
	(In millions)	cost			gains			losses			fair value			cost		gains		losses		fair value
	GE
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	14		$	-		$	-		$	14		$	12	$	-	$	-	$	12
	Corporate – non-U.S.		1			-			-			1			1		-		-		1
	Equity
	Available-for-sale		77			55			-4			128			69		4		-2		71
	Trading		-			-			-			-			-		-		-		-
			92			55			-4			143			82		4		-2		84
	GECC
	Debt
	U.S. corporate		20,015			4,322			-52			24,285			19,889		3,967		-69		23,787
	State and municipal		4,967			667			-50			5,584			5,181		624		-56		5,749
	Residential mortgage-backed(a)		1,129			100			-4			1,225			1,578		153		-6		1,725
	Commercial mortgage-backed		2,421			181			-5			2,597			2,903		170		-10		3,063
	Asset-backed		301			11			-17			295			8,084		9		-175		7,918
	Corporate – non-U.S.		914			137			-1			1,050			1,021		115		-1		1,135
	Government – non-U.S.		1,287			182			-1			1,468			1,646		152		-2		1,796
	U.S. government and federal
	agency		5,029			86			-			5,115			1,957		56		-		2,013
	Retained interests		16			1			-			17			16		1		-		17
	Equity
	Available-for-sale		144			55			-1			198			197		58		-1		254
	Trading		19			-			-			19			21		-		-		21
			36,242			5,742			-131			41,853			42,493		5,305		-320		47,478
	Eliminations		-4			-			-			-4			-4		-		-		-4
	Total	$	36,330		$	5,797		$	-135		$	41,992		$	42,571	$	5,309	$	-322	$	47,558
	(a) Substantially collateralized by U.S. mortgages. At March 31, 2015, $1,191 million related to securities issued by government-sponsored entities and $34 million related to securities of private-label issuers. Securities issued by private-label issuers are collateralized primarily by pools of individual direct mortgage loans of financial institutions.
	The fair value of investment securities decreased to $41,992 million at March 31, 2015, from $47,558 million at December 31, 2014, primarily due to asset-backed debt securities, collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries, which were transferred to assets of businesses held for sale in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan. This decrease was partially offset by purchases of U.S. government and federal agency securities primarily at Synchrony Financial and Trinity.
	ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE AND GROSS UNREALIZED LOSSES OF AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES
		In loss position for
		Less than 12 months						12 months or more
					Gross						Gross
		Estimated			unrealized			Estimated			unrealized
	(In millions)	fair value(a)			losses(a)(b)			fair value			losses(b)
	31-Mar-15
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	820		$	-22		$	295		$	-30
	State and municipal		206			-2			203			-48
	Residential mortgage-backed		127			-1			97			-3
	Commercial mortgage-backed		101			-			26			-5
	Asset-backed		58			-			77			-17
	Corporate – non-U.S.		27			-1			2			-
	Government – non-U.S.		403			-1			-			-
	U.S. government and federal agency		1,497			-			1			-
	Equity		16			-5			-			-
	Total	$	3,255		$	-32		$	701		$	-103	(c)
	31-Dec-14
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	554		$	-16		$	836		$	-53
	State and municipal		81			-1			348			-55
	Residential mortgage-backed		30			-			159			-6
	Commercial mortgage-backed		165			-1			204			-9
	Asset-backed		7,493			-158			77			-17
	Corporate – non-U.S.		42			-1			3			-
	Government – non-U.S.		677			-2			14			-
	U.S. government and federal agency		705			-			1			-
	Retained interests		-			-			-			-
	Equity		18			-3			-			-
Total	$	9,765		$	-182		$	1,642		$	-140
Includes the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on Equity securities held by GE. At March 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on Equity securities were $5 million and $(4) million, respectively. At December 31, 2014, the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on Equity securities were $4 million and $(2) million, respectively.
(b) Included gross unrealized losses related to securities that had other-than-temporary impairments previously recognized of an insignificant amount at March 31, 2015.
(c) The majority relate to debt securities held to support obligations to holders of GICs and more than 70% are debt securities that were considered to be investment-grade by the major rating agencies at March 31, 2015.
We regularly review investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. For debt securities, our qualitative review considers our ability and intent to hold the security and the financial condition of and near-term prospects for the issuer, including whether the issuer is in compliance with the terms and covenants of the security. Our quantitative review considers whether there has been an adverse change in expected future cash flows. Unrealized losses are not indicative of the amount of credit loss that would be recognized and at March 31, 2015 are primarily due to increases in market yields subsequent to our purchase of the securities. We presently do not intend to sell the vast majority of our debt securities that are in an unrealized loss position and believe that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the vast majority of these securities before anticipated recovery of our amortized cost. The methodologies and significant inputs used to measure the amount of credit loss for our investment securities during 2015 have not changed. For equity securities, we consider the duration and the severity of the unrealized loss. We believe that the unrealized loss associated with our equity securities will be recovered within the foreseeable future.
Our corporate debt portfolio comprises securities issued by public and private corporations in various industries, primarily in the U.S. Substantially all of our corporate debt securities are rated investment grade by the major rating agencies.
Our RMBS portfolio is collateralized primarily by pools of individual, direct mortgage loans, of which substantially all are in a senior position in the capital structure of the deals, not other structured products such as collateralized debt obligations. Of the total RMBS held at March 31, 2015, $1,191 million and $34 million related to agency and non-agency securities, respectively. Additionally, $65 million was related to residential subprime credit securities, primarily supporting obligations to annuitants and policyholders in our run-off insurance operations. Substantially all of the subprime exposure is related to securities backed by mortgage loans originated in 2005 and prior and are investment grade.
Our commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) portfolio is collateralized by both diversified pools of mortgages that were originated for securitization (conduit CMBS) and pools of large loans backed by high-quality properties (large loan CMBS), a majority of which were originated in 2008 and prior. The vast majority of the securities in our CMBS portfolio have investment-grade credit ratings.
PRE-TAX, OTHER-THAN-TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENTS ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES
				Three months ended March 31
(In millions)				2015			2014
Total pre-tax, OTTI recognized				$	3		$	10
Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in AOCI					-			-4
Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in earnings(a)				$	3		$	6
(a) Included pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairments recorded in earnings related to equity securities of an insignificant amount and $1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
CHANGES IN CUMULATIVE CREDIT LOSS IMPAIRMENTS RECOGNIZED ON DEBT SECURITIES STILL HELD
			Three months ended March 31
(In millions)			2015			2014
Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, beginning of period			$	725		$	1,021
Credit loss impairments recognized on securities not previously impaired				-			-
Incremental credit loss impairments recognized
on securities previously impaired				-			1
Less credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities sold
during the period or that we intend to sell				4			51
Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, end of period			$	721		$	971
CONTRACTUAL MATURITIES OF INVESTMENT IN AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DEBT SECURITIES
(EXCLUDING MORTGAGE-BACKED AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES)
	Amortized			Estimated
(In millions)	cost			fair value
Due
Within one year	$	4,722		$	4,735
After one year through five years		3,706			3,967
After five years through ten years		5,146			5,634
After ten years		18,653			23,181
We expect actual maturities to differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations.
GROSS REALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES
					Three months ended March 31
(In millions)					2015			2014
GE
Gains					$	-		$	-
Losses, including impairments						-			-
Net						-			-
GECC
Gains						97			13
Losses, including impairments						-14			-7
Net						83			6
Total					$	83		$	6
Although we generally do not have the intent to sell any specific securities at the end of the period, in the ordinary course of managing our investment securities portfolio, we may sell securities prior to their maturities for a variety of reasons, including diversification, credit quality, yield and liquidity requirements and the funding of claims and obligations to policyholders. In some of our bank subsidiaries, we maintain a certain level of purchases and sales volume principally of non-U.S. government debt securities. In these situations, fair value approximates carrying value for these securities.
Proceeds from investment securities sales and early redemptions by issuers totaled $3,561 million and $1,327 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, principally from sales of short-term government securities in our bank subsidiaries and redemptions of non-U.S. corporate and asset-backed securities in our CLL business. In addition, proceeds from investment securities sales in the three months ended March 31, 2015 included $1,627 million principally from sales of CMBS, RMBS and state and municipal securities at Trinity.
We recognized pre-tax gains (losses) on trading securities of $(2) million and $(5) million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories	NOTE 4. INVENTORIES
	(in millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	GE
	Raw materials and work in process	$	9,896	$	9,820
	Finished goods		7,314		7,126
	Unbilled shipments		614		755
			17,824		17,701
	Less revaluation to LIFO		-43		-62
	Total GE		17,781		17,639
	GECC
	Finished goods		49		50
	Total consolidated	$	17,830	$	17,689

GECC_Financing_Receivables_and

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
GECC Financing Receivables, Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables	NOTE 5. GECC FINANCING RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES
	The implementation of the GE Capital Exit Plan has caused significant reductions in our CLL and Consumer portfolios as most or all of those portfolios have been reclassified to either financing receivables held for sale or assets of businesses held for sale. In the three months ended March 31, 2015, the transfer of financing receivables to financing receivables held for sale and assets of businesses held for sale totaled $93,141 million and $29,952 million, respectively. In addition our Real Estate business has been classified as a discontinued operation.
	FINANCING RECEIVABLES, NET
	(in millions)	31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Loans, net of deferred income	$	76,066		$	197,949
	Investment in financing leases, net of deferred income		5,347			24,347
			81,413			222,296
	Allowance for losses		-3,349			-4,914
	Financing receivables – net(a)	$	78,064		$	217,382
	(a) Financing receivables at December 31, 2014 included $209 million relating to loans that had been acquired in a transfer but have been subject to credit deterioration since origination. There were no such amounts at March 31, 2015.
	Financing Receivables by Portfolio and Allowance for Losses
	FINANCING RECEIVABLES
	(in millions)	31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Commercial
	CLL	$	12,555	(a)	$	110,503
	Energy Financial Services		2,666			2,580
	GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)		7,817			8,263
	Other		127			130
	Total Commercial		23,165			121,476
	Consumer		58,248	(b)		100,820
	Total financing receivables		81,413			222,296
	Allowance for losses		-3,349			-4,914
	Total financing receivables – net	$	78,064		$	217,382
	Includes Healthcare Equipment Finance and Working Capital Solutions, a business that purchases GE customer receivables.
	Includes Synchrony Financial, our U.S. consumer business.
	ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES
					Provision
		Balance at			charged to					Gross						Balance at
	(In millions)	1-Jan			operations(a)		Other		(b)	write-offs		(a)(c)	Recoveries		(c)	31-Mar
	2015
	Commercial
	CLL	$	831		$	1,749	$	-250		$	-2,345		$	50		$	35
	Energy Financial Services		26			7		-1			-15			-			17
	GECAS		46			-4		-			-			-			42
	Total Commercial		903			1,752		-251			-2,360			50			94
	Consumer		4,011			3,107		-274			-3,885			296			3,255
	Total	$	4,914		$	4,859	$	-525		$	-6,245		$	346		$	3,349
	2014
	Commercial
	CLL	$	978		$	102	$	1		$	-256		$	43		$	868
	Energy Financial Services		8			9		-			-2			1			16
	GECAS		17			8		-			-			-			25
	Other		2			-1		-1			-			-			-
	Total Commercial		1,005			118		-			-258			44			909
	Consumer		3,981			866		16			-1,083			280			4,060
	Total	$	4,986		$	984	$	16		$	-1,341		$	324		$	4,969
	Provision charged to operations included $3,955 million and gross write-offs included $5,072 million related to the effects of the 2015 reclassification of financing receivables to financing receivables held for sale recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell.
	Other primarily includes the 2015 reclassification of financing receivables to assets of businesses held for sale and the effects of currency exchange.
	Net write-offs (gross write-offs less recoveries) in certain portfolios may exceed the beginning allowance for losses as a result of losses that are incurred subsequent to the beginning of the fiscal year due to information becoming available during the current year, which may identify further deterioration on existing financing receivables.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	NOTE 6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Original cost	$	102,637	$	113,124
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		-41,418		-46,878
	Property, plant and equipment – net	$	61,219	$	66,246
	Consolidated depreciation and amortization was $2,466 million and $2,189 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In addition, property, plant and equipment decreased in the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily as a result of the reclassification of assets to assets of businesses held for sale in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan and the currency exchange effects of a stronger U.S. dollar.

Acquisitions_Goodwill_and_Othe

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	NOTE 7. ACQUISITIONS, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Acquisitions
	Upon closing an acquisition, we estimate the fair values of assets and liabilities acquired and consolidate the acquisition as quickly as possible. Given the time it takes to obtain pertinent information to finalize the acquired company’s balance sheet, then to adjust the acquired company’s accounting policies, procedures, and books and records to our standards, it is often several quarters before we are able to finalize those initial fair value estimates. Accordingly, it is not uncommon for our initial estimates to be subsequently revised.
	On January 30, 2015, we acquired Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone Aviation), a helicopter leasing business, for approximately $1,750 million, which is included in our GE Capital segment. The preliminary purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of approximately $750 million and amortizable intangible assets of approximately $300 million. The allocation of the purchase price will be finalized upon completion of post-closing procedures.
	During the second quarter of 2014, GE's offer to acquire the Thermal, Renewables and Grid businesses of Alstom for approximately €12,350 million (to be adjusted for the assumed net cash or liability at closing) was positively recommended by Alstom's board of directors. As part of the transaction, GE, Alstom and the French Government signed a memorandum of understanding for the formation of three joint ventures in grid technology, renewable energy, and global nuclear and French steam power. Alstom will invest approximately €2,600 million in these joint ventures at the closing of the proposed transaction.
	In the fourth quarter of 2014, Alstom completed its review of the proposed transaction with the works council and obtained approval from its shareholders. Also in the fourth quarter of 2014, GE and Alstom entered into an amendment to the original agreement where GE has agreed to pay Alstom a net amount of approximately €260 million of additional consideration at closing. In exchange for this funding, Alstom has agreed to extend the trademark licensing of the Alstom name from 5 years to 25 years as well as other contractual amendments. The proposed transaction continues to be subject to regulatory approvals, which is currently in process. The transaction is targeted to close in 2015.
	The acquisition and alliances with Alstom will impact our Power & Water and Energy Management segments. The impact of the acquired businesses on individual segments will be affected by a number of variables, including operating performance, purchase accounting impacts and expected synergies. In addition, due to the amount of time between signing and closing, the operations of the businesses may fluctuate and impact the overall valuation of the acquired businesses at the time of close and, accordingly, may affect the amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities recorded in purchase accounting.
	goodwill
	CHANGES IN GOODWILL BALANCES
						Dispositions,
						currency
		Balance at				exchange		Balance at
	(In millions)	1-Jan-15		Acquisitions		and other		31-Mar-15
	Power & Water	$	8,754	$	31	$	-169	$	8,616
	Oil & Gas		10,572		-		-337		10,235
	Energy Management		4,570		-		-426		4,144
	Aviation		8,952		-		-489		8,463
	Healthcare		17,532		-		-137		17,395
	Transportation		887		-		-21		866
	Appliances & Lighting		226		-		-14		212
	GE Capital		24,489		752		-5,602		19,639
	Corporate		34		-		-		34
	Total	$	76,016	$	783	$	-7,195	$	69,604
	Goodwill balances decreased by $6,412 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily as a result of the reclassification of goodwill associated with certain businesses within our CLL business, in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan, and ANZ Consumer Lending to assets of businesses held for sale and the result of currency exchange effects of a stronger U.S. dollar, partially offset by the acquisition of Milestone Aviation.
	As businesses meet the criteria for held for sale, we allocate goodwill to such businesses and assess the remaining reporting unit goodwill for impairment.
	Our GE Capital - CLL reporting unit had a goodwill balance of $13,058 million at January 1, 2015. As a result of the GE Capital Exit Plan, we allocated $4,457 million of the GE Capital - CLL reporting unit goodwill to the carrying values of the assets of businesses held for sale. The remaining GE Capital - CLL goodwill was then tested for impairment using data as of January 1, 2015.
	The impairment test consists of two steps: in step one, the carrying value of the reporting unit is compared with its fair value; in step two, which is applied when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is derived by deducting the fair value of the reporting unit's assets and liabilities from the fair value of its equity, and comparing that amount with the carrying amount of goodwill.
	We determined fair value for the GE Capital - CLL reporting unit using the market approach, which was derived from metrics of publicly traded companies or historically completed transactions of comparable businesses. The selection of comparable companies is based on the markets in which the GE Capital - CLL reporting unit businesses operate giving consideration to risk profiles, size, geography, and diversity of products and services.
	While the carrying value of the GE Capital - CLL reporting unit was within the range of estimated fair values, we further substantiated our GE Capital - CLL goodwill balance by performing the second step analysis in which the implied fair value of goodwill exceeded its carrying value and accordingly, no goodwill impairment was recognized.
	Additionally, our GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit had a goodwill balance of $9,777 million at January 1, 2015. During the first quarter of 2015, we signed an agreement to sell ANZ Consumer Lending and upon classification as held for sale, we allocated $410 million of GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit goodwill to the carrying value of the business. The remaining GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit goodwill was then tested for impairment using data as of January 1, 2015. Fair value of the GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit was determined using an income approach and incorporating market observable data. The fair value of the GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit exceeded its carrying value, and therefore, goodwill was not impaired.
	Estimating the fair value of reporting units requires the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. It is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods.
	oTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Intangible assets subject to amortization	$	13,408	$	13,917
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets(a)		125		130
	Total	$	13,533	$	14,047
	(a) Indefinite-lived intangible assets principally comprise trademarks and in-process research and development.
	INTANGIBLE ASSETS SUBJECT TO AMORTIZATION
		31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
		Gross						Gross
		carrying		Accumulated				carrying		Accumulated
	(In millions)	amount		amortization		Net		amount		amortization		Net
	Customer-related	$	8,254	$	-2,553	$	5,701	$	8,483	$	-2,616	$	5,867
	Patents and technology		6,421		-2,989		3,432		6,772		-2,977		3,795
	Capitalized software		7,832		-4,745		3,087		8,229		-4,944		3,285
	Trademarks		1,145		-263		882		1,159		-271		888
	Lease valuations		251		-124		127		140		-124		16
	Present value of future profits(a)		623		-623		-		614		-614		-
	All other		687		-508		179		460		-394		66
	Total	$	25,213	$	-11,805	$	13,408	$	25,857	$	-11,940	$	13,917
	(a) Balances at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 reflect adjustments of $287 million and $293 million, respectively, to the present value of future profits in our run-off insurance operation to reflect the effects that would have been recognized had the related unrealized investment securities holding gains and losses actually been realized.
	Intangible assets subject to amortization decreased by $644 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily as a result of currency exchange effects of a stronger U.S. dollar and the reclassification of intangible assets associated with certain businesses within our CLL business, in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan, and ANZ Consumer Lending to assets of businesses held for sale, partially offset by the acquisition of Milestone Aviation.
	Consolidated amortization expense was $490 million and $406 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Borrowings_and_Bank_Deposits

Borrowings and Bank Deposits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings and Bank Deposits	NOTE 8. BORROWINGS AND BANK DEPOSITS
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Short-term borrowings
	GE
	Commercial paper	$	500	$	500
	Payable to banks		410		343
	Current portion of long-term borrowings		2,059		2,068
	Other		870		961
	Total GE short-term borrowings		3,839		3,872
	GECC
	Commercial paper(a)
	U.S.		22,227		22,019
	Non-U.S.		2,787		2,993
	Current portion of long-term borrowings(a)(b)(c)		35,545		37,724
	GE Interest Plus notes(d)		5,457		5,467
	Other(c)		162		312
	Total GECC short-term borrowings		66,178		68,515
	Eliminations		-806		-862
	Total short-term borrowings	$	69,211	$	71,525
	Long-term borrowings
	GE
	Senior notes	$	11,947	$	11,945
	Payable to banks		75		5
	Other		397		518
	Total GE long-term borrowings		12,419		12,468
	GECC
	Senior unsecured notes(a)(b)(e)		156,635		162,629
	Subordinated notes(a)		4,635		4,804
	Subordinated debentures(a)(f)		6,543		7,085
	Other(a)(c)(g)		10,224		13,231
	Total GECC long-term borrowings		178,037		187,749
	Eliminations		-36		-45
	Total long-term borrowings	$	190,420	$	200,172
	Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities(h)	$	29,035	$	29,938
	Bank deposits(i)	$	62,691	$	62,839
	Total borrowings and bank deposits	$	351,357	$	364,474
	On April 10, 2015, GE announced it would provide a full and unconditional guarantee on the payment of the principal and interest on all tradable senior and subordinated outstanding long-term debt securities and all commercial paper issued or guaranteed by GECC. Short-term borrowings included $25,014 million of commercial paper and $31,127 million of the current portion of long-term borrowings. Long-term borrowings included $143,153 million of senior unsecured notes, $3,871 million of subordinated notes, $6,543 million of subordinated debentures, and $400 million of other.
	Included $434 million and $439 million of obligations to holders of GICs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. These obligations included conditions under which certain GIC holders could require immediate repayment of their investment should the long-term credit ratings of GECC fall below AA-/Aa3. The remaining outstanding GICs will continue to be subject to their scheduled maturities and individual terms, which may include provisions permitting redemption upon a downgrade of one or more of GECC’s ratings, among other things.
	Included $5,547 million and $5,552 million of funding secured by real estate, aircraft and other collateral at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, of which $1,732 million and $1,847 million is non-recourse to GECC at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Entirely variable denomination floating-rate demand notes.
	Included $4,592 million related to Synchrony Financial.
	Subordinated debentures receive rating agency equity credit.
	Included $5,651 million related to Synchrony Financial.
	Included $6,374 million and $7,442 million of current portion of long-term borrowings at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. See Note 16.
	(i) Included $8,913 million and $10,258 million of deposits in non-U.S. banks at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and $15,513 million and $22,848 million of certificates of deposits with maturities greater than one year at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Postretirement Benefit Plans	NOTE 9. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
	We sponsor a number of pension and retiree health and life insurance benefit plans. Principal pension plans are the GE Pension Plan and the GE Supplementary Pension Plan. Principal retiree benefit plans provide health and life insurance benefits to certain eligible participants and these participants share in the cost of the healthcare benefits. Other pension plans include the U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans with pension assets or obligations greater than $50 million. Smaller pension plans and other retiree benefit plans are not material individually or in the aggregate.
	EFFECT ON OPERATIONS OF PENSION PLANS
		Principal pension plans
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)		2015			2014
	Service cost for benefits earned	$	361		$	318
	Prior service cost amortization		52			54
	Expected return on plan assets		-825			-801
	Interest cost on benefit obligations		695			686
	Net actuarial loss amortization		825			641
	Curtailment loss		71	(a)		-
	Pension plans cost	$	1,179		$	898
	(a) Curtailment loss resulting from the GE Capital Exit Plan.
		Other pension plans
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)		2015			2014
	Service cost for benefits earned	$	105		$	114
	Prior service cost amortization		-			1
	Expected return on plan assets		-209			-197
	Interest cost on benefit obligations		133			146
	Net actuarial loss amortization		74			49
	Pension plans cost	$	103		$	113
	EFFECT ON OPERATIONS OF PRINCIPAL RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE PLANS
		Principal retiree health
		and life insurance plans
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015			2014
	Service cost for benefits earned	$	41		$	44
	Prior service cost amortization		33			98
	Expected return on plan assets		-12			-12
	Interest cost on benefit obligations		101			110
	Net actuarial loss (gain) amortization		1			-43
	Curtailment loss		4	(a)		-
	Retiree benefit plans cost	$	168		$	197
	(a) Curtailment loss resulting from the GE Capital Exit Plan.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES
	THE GE CAPITAL EXIT PLAN
	In conjunction with the GE Capital Exit Plan, GECC will significantly reduce its non-U.S. assets while continuing to operate appropriately capitalized non-U.S. businesses with substantial assets related to GECC’s vertical financing businesses – Energy Financial Services, GECAS and Healthcare Equipment Finance. As a result of the GE Capital Exit Plan, GECC recognized a tax expense of $5,980 million in the first quarter of 2015 consisting of $3,549 million related to expected repatriation of excess foreign cash in the amount of approximately $36 billion and the write-off of deferred tax assets of $2,431 million that will no longer be supported under this plan.
	GECC’s indefinitely reinvested earnings will be reduced as the expected repatriation of cash will include a portion of the earnings that prior to the approval of the GE Capital Exit Plan were indefinitely reinvested in GECC’s international operations. GECC’s indefinitely reinvested earnings will also be reduced by charges recognized in connection with the disposition of international assets with the remainder continuing to be reinvested in the significant international base of assets that will remain after the GE Capital Exit Plan is fully executed. The write-off of deferred tax assets largely relate to our Treasury operations in Ireland where the tax benefits will no longer be apparent to be realized upon implementation of the GE Capital Exit Plan.
	UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS
	UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Unrecognized tax benefits	$	5,444	$	5,619
	Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a)		4,020		4,059
	Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits		814		807
	Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits		96		103
	Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits
	in succeeding 12 months		0-800		0-900
	Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a)		0-300		0-300
	(a) Some portion of such reduction may be reported as discontinued operations.
	The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently auditing our consolidated U.S. income tax returns for 2010-2011. In addition, certain other U.S. tax deficiency issues and refund claims for previous years are still unresolved. The IRS has disallowed the tax loss on our 2003 disposition of ERC Life Reinsurance Corporation. We have contested the disallowance of this loss. It is reasonably possible that the unresolved items could be resolved during the next 12 months, which could result in a decrease in our balance of unrecognized tax benefits – that is, the aggregate tax effect of differences between tax return positions and the benefits recognized in our financial statements. We believe that there are no other jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved issues or claims is likely to be material to our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We further believe that we have made adequate provision for all income tax uncertainties.

Shareowners_Equity

Shareowners' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareowners' Equity	NOTE 11. SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015		2014
	Investment securities
	Beginning balance	$	1,013	$	307
	Other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) before reclassifications –
	net of deferred taxes of $155 and $246		287		447
	Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
	of $(29) and $7		-54		10
	Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)		233		457
	Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests		1		-
	Ending balance	$	1,245	$	764
	Currency translation adjustments (CTA)
	Beginning balance	$	-2,427	$	126
	OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes
	of $1,544 and $71		-5,339		47
	Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
	of $(1) and $124		3		2
	Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)		-5,336		49
	Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests		-47		-2
	Ending balance	$	-7,716	$	177
	Cash flow hedges
	Beginning balance	$	-180	$	-257
	OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes
	of $(38) and $71		-926		99
	Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
	of $117 and $(6)		880		-31
	Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)		-46		68
	Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests		-		-
	Ending balance	$	-226	$	-189
	Benefit plans
	Beginning balance	$	-16,578	$	-9,296
	Net actuarial gain (loss) – net of deferred taxes
	of $65 and $42		210		172
	Net curtailment/settlement - net of deferred taxes
	of $27 and $0		48		-
	Prior service cost amortization – net of deferred taxes
	of $37 and $64		50		93
	Net actuarial loss amortization – net of deferred taxes
	of $304 and $213		601		430
	Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)		909		695
	Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests		-2		-
	Ending balance	$	-15,667	$	-8,601
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at March 31	$	-22,364	$	-7,849
	(a) Total other comprehensive income (loss) was $(4,240) million and $1,269 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	RECLASSIFICATION OUT OF AOCI
				Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)			2015			2014			Statement of Earnings Caption
	Available-for-sale securities
	Realized gains (losses) on
	sale/impairment of securities			$	83		$	-17		Other income
					-29			7		Benefit (provision) for income taxes
				$	54		$	-10		Net of tax
	Currency translation adjustments
	Gains (losses) on dispositions			$	-2		$	-126		Costs and expenses
					-1			124		Benefit (provision) for income taxes
				$	-3		$	-2		Net of tax
	Cash flow hedges
	Gains (losses) on interest rate derivatives			$	-39		$	-69		Interest and other financial charges
	Foreign exchange contracts				-958			128		(a)
	Other				-			-22		(b)
					-997			37		Total before tax
					117			-6		Benefit (provision) for income taxes
			$	-880		$	31		Net of tax
Benefit plan items
Curtailment loss			$	-75		$	-		(c)
Amortization of prior service costs				-87			-157		(c)
Amortization of actuarial gains (losses)				-905			-643		(c)
				-1,067			-800		Total before tax
				368			277		Benefit (provision) for income taxes
			$	-699		$	-523		Net of tax
Total reclassification adjustments			$	-1,528		$	-504		Net of tax
Included $(944) million and $134 million in GECC revenues from services and $(14) million and $(6) million in interest and other financial charges in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Primarily recorded in costs and expenses.
Curtailment loss, amortization of prior service costs and actuarial gains and losses out of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. See Note 9 for further information.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests in equity of consolidated affiliates includes common shares in consolidated affiliates and preferred stock issued by our affiliates.
GECC preferred stock is presented as noncontrolling interests in the GE consolidated Statement of Financial Position. GECC preferred stock dividends are presented as noncontrolling interests in the GE consolidated Statement of Earnings. The balance is summarized as follows.
(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
GECC preferred stock	$	4,950	$	4,950
Synchrony Financial		2,617		2,531
Other noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(a)		1,171		1,193
Total	$	8,738	$	8,674
(a) Consisted of a number of individually insignificant noncontrolling interests in partnerships and consolidated affiliates.
CHANGES TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
				Three months ended March 31
(In millions)					2015			2014
Beginning balance				$	8,674		$	6,217
Net earnings (loss)					-31			-33
Dividends					-2			-10
Other (including AOCI)(a)					97			9
Ending balance				$	8,738		$	6,183
(a) Includes research & development partner funding arrangements, acquisitions and eliminations.
Other
GE’s authorized common stock consists of 13,200,000,000 shares having a par value of $0.06 each.
GECC paid quarterly dividends of $450 million and $500 million to GE in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. No special dividends were paid in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

GECC_Revenues_From_Services

GECC Revenues From Services	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Services Revenue [Abstract]
GECC Revenues From Services	NOTE 12. GECC REVENUES FROM SERVICES
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015		2014
	Interest on loans	$	3,807	$	4,029
	Equipment leased to others		2,427		2,661
	Fees		1,048		1,086
	Investment income(a)		622		558
	Associated companies		388		373
	Premiums earned by insurance activities		329		352
	Financing leases		307		387
	Other items(b)		-2,967		412
			5,961		9,858
	Eliminations		-431		-356
	Total	$	5,530	$	9,502
	Included net other-than-temporary impairments on investment securities of $3 million and $6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, other items primarily comprised estimated losses on CLL businesses classified as assets of businesses held for sale ($1,845 million) and impairments related to equity method investments ($1,404 million) in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan.

Earnings_Per_Share_Information

Earnings Per Share Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Information	NOTE 13. EARNINGS PER SHARE INFORMATION
		Three months ended March 31
		2015				2014
	(In millions; per-share amounts in dollars)	Diluted		Basic		Diluted		Basic
	Amounts attributable to the Company:
	Consolidated
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to
	common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b)	$	-11,374	$	-11,374	$	2,743	$	2,743
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
	for per-share calculation(a)(b)		-2,205		-2,205		252		252
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common
	shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b)	$	-13,576	$	-13,576	$	2,995	$	2,995
	Average equivalent shares
	Shares of GE common stock outstanding		10,067		10,067		10,045		10,045
	Employee compensation-related shares (including
	stock options)		-		-		78		-
	Total average equivalent shares		10,067		10,067		10,123		10,045
	Per-share amounts
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	-1.13	$	-1.13	$	0.27	$	0.27
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations		-0.22		-0.22		0.02		0.03
	Net earnings (loss)		-1.35		-1.35		0.3		0.3
	Our unvested restricted stock unit awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities. For the period ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the two-class method, as a result of the net loss from continuing operations, losses were not allocated to the participating securities. For the period ended March 31, 2014, participating securities are included in the computation of earnings (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method and the application of this treatment had an insignificant effect.
	Included an insignificant amount of dividend equivalents in each of the periods presented.
	As a result of the loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015, all of the outstanding stock awards, approximately 312 million, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because their effect was antidilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, approximately 72 million of outstanding stock awards were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because their effect was antidilutive.
	Earnings (loss) per share amounts are computed independently, as a result, the sum of per-share amounts from continuing operations and discontinued operations may not equal the total per share amounts for net earnings (loss).

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	NOTE 14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include investment securities primarily supporting obligations to annuitants and policyholders in our run-off insurance operations and supporting obligations to holders of GICs in Trinity
	ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS
											Netting
	(In millions)	Level 1		(a)	Level 2		(a)	Level 3			adjustment		(b)	Net balance
	31-Mar-15
	Assets
	Investment securities
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	-		$	21,073		$	3,226		$	-		$	24,299
	State and municipal		-			5,032			552			-			5,584
	Residential mortgage-backed		-			1,222			3			-			1,225
	Commercial mortgage-backed		-			2,595			2			-			2,597
	Asset-backed		-			183			112			-			295
	Corporate – non-U.S.		13			641			397			-			1,051
	Government – non-U.S.		55			1,411			2			-			1,468
	U.S. government and federal agency		-			4,824			291			-			5,115
	Retained interests		-			-			17			-			17
	Equity
	Available-for-sale		296			20			6			-			322
	Trading		19			-			-			-			19
	Derivatives(c)		-			11,508			58			-8,546			3,020
	Other(d)		-			-			225			-			225
	Total	$	383		$	48,509		$	4,891		$	-8,546		$	45,237
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-		$	6,861		$	20		$	-5,722		$	1,159
	Other(e)		-			1,210			-			-			1,210
	Total	$	-		$	8,071		$	20		$	-5,722		$	2,369
	31-Dec-14
	Assets
	Investment securities
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	-		$	20,659		$	3,140		$	-		$	23,799
	State and municipal		-			5,171			578			-			5,749
	Residential mortgage-backed		-			1,709			16			-			1,725
	Commercial mortgage-backed		-			3,054			9			-			3,063
	Asset-backed(f)		-			343			7,575			-			7,918
	Corporate – non-U.S.		-			680			456			-			1,136
	Government – non-U.S.		56			1,738			2			-			1,796
	U.S. government and federal agency		-			1,747			266			-			2,013
	Retained interests		-			-			17			-			17
	Equity											-
	Available-for-sale		293			19			9			-			321
	Trading		21			-			-			-			21
	Derivatives(c)		-			10,038			54			-7,605			2,487
	Other(d)		-			-			277			-			277
	Total	$	370		$	45,158		$	12,399		$	-7,605		$	50,322
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-		$	4,971		$	18		$	-4,407		$	582
	Other(e)		-			1,178			-			-			1,178
	Total	$	-		$	6,149		$	18		$	-4,407		$	1,760
	(a) There were no securities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 in the three months ended March 31, 2015. There were $487 million of Government – non-U.S. and $13 million of Corporate – non-U.S. available-for-sale debt securities transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 primarily attributable to changes in market observable data.
	(b) The netting of derivative receivables and payables (including the effects of any collateral posted or received) is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists.
	(c) The fair value of derivatives includes an adjustment for non-performance risk. The cumulative adjustment was a gain (loss) of $6 million and $9 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. See Note 15 for additional information on the composition of our derivative portfolio.
	(d) Includes private equity investments.
	(e) Primarily represented the liability associated with certain of our deferred incentive compensation plans.
	(f) Includes investments in our CLL business in asset-backed securities collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries.
	Level 3 Instruments
	The majority of our Level 3 balances consist of investment securities classified as available-for-sale with changes in fair value recorded in shareowners’ equity.
	CHANGES IN LEVEL 3 INSTRUMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
																							Net
																							change in
				Net			Net																unrealized
			realized/			realized/																gains
			unrealized			unrealized																(losses)
			gains			gains																relating to
			(losses)			(losses)										Transfers		Transfers				instruments
	Balance at		included			included										into		out of		Balance at		still held at
(In millions)	1-Jan		in earnings(a)			in AOCI		Purchases			Sales			Settlements		Level 3(b)		Level 3(b)		31-Mar		March 31(c )
2015
Investment securities
Debt
U.S. corporate	$	3,140	$	8	$	61		$	94		$	-18		$	-36	$	-	$	-23	$	3,226	$	-
State and municipal		578		-		-			7			-31			-2		-		-		552		-
RMBS		16		5		-4			-			-14			-		-		-		3		-
CMBS		9		-		-			-			-7			-		-		-		2		-
ABS		7,575		-		160			140			-11			-442		-		-7,310		112		-
Corporate – non-U.S.		456		-		-7			252			-57			-245		-		-2		397		-
Government – non-U.S.		2		-		-			-			-			-		-		-		2		-
U.S. government and
federal agency		266		-		26			-			-			-1		-		-		291		-
Retained interests		17		-		-			1			-			-1		-		-		17		-
Equity
Available-for-sale		9		2		-2			-			-			-3		-		-		6		-
Derivatives(d)(e)		45		4		2			-			-			-2		-		-1		48		4
Other		277		-38		-			-			-14			-		-		-		225		-38
Total	$	12,390	$	-19	$	236		$	494		$	-152		$	-732	$	-	$	-7,336	$	4,881	$	-34
2014
Investment securities
Debt
U.S. corporate	$	2,953	$	8	$	60		$	153		$	-2		$	-112	$	97	$	-53	$	3,104	$	-
State and municipal		96		-		27			9			-			-7		435		-		560		-
RMBS		86		-		-1			-			-			-4		-		-		81		-
CMBS		10		-		-			-			-			-1		2		-		11		-
ABS		6,898		1		-27			405			-			-369		-		-		6,908		-
Corporate – non-U.S.		678		1		15			219			-2			-223		-		-		688		-
Government – non-U.S.		31		-		-			-			-			-		-		-30		1		-
U.S. government and
federal agency		225		-		9			-			-			-		-		-2		232		-
Retained interests		21		-		-			1			-			-2		-		-		20		-
Equity
Available-for-sale		11		-		-			-			-			-		-		-		11		-
Derivatives(d)(e)		21		7		-			-1			-			2		-1		-		28		13
Other		480		1		-			-			-13			-		-		-279		189		-9
Total	$	11,510	$	18	$	83		$	786		$	-17		$	-716	$	533	$	-364	$	11,833	$	4
Earnings effects are primarily included in the “GECC revenues from services” and “Interest and other financial charges” captions in the Statement of Earnings (Loss).
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were primarily a result of the reclassification of investments in our CLL business in asset-backed securities collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries to assets of business held for sale. Transfers out of Level 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were primarily a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity.
Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings.
Represents derivative assets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $10 million and $6 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Gains (losses) included in net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 15.
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table represents non-recurring fair value amounts (as measured at the time of the adjustment) for those assets remeasured to fair value on a non-recurring basis during the fiscal year and still held at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
	Remeasured during						Remeasured during
	the three months ended						the year ended
	31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
(In millions)	Level 2			Level 3			Level 2			Level 3
Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale	$	-		$	41,644		$	49		$	808
Cost and equity method investments		-			2,151			2			399
Long-lived assets, including real estate		-			2,351			364			836
Total	$	-		$	46,146		$	415		$	2,043
The following table represents the fair value adjustments to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and still held at March 31, 2015 and 2014.
	Three months ended March 31
(In millions)	2015			2014
Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale	$	-4,000		$	-119
Cost and equity method investments		-1,462			-208
Long-lived assets, including real estate		-602			-64
Total	$	-6,064		$	-391
LEVEL 3 MEASUREMENTS - SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS
									Range
(Dollars in millions)		Fair value			Valuation technique		Unobservable inputs		(weighted average)
31-Mar-15
Recurring fair value measurements
Investment securities – Debt
U.S. corporate		$	1,015		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		1.7%-13.2% (6.7%)
State and municipal			456		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		2.8%-6.3% (4.8%)
Asset-backed			99		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		5.3%-9.0% (5.6%)
Corporate – non-U.S.			333		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		0.2%-14.0% (5.6%)
Other financial assets			195		Income approach,		EBITDA multiple		6.6X-9.0X (8.1X)
					Market comparables		Capitalization rate(b)		6.5%-7.8% (7.7%)
Non-recurring fair value measurements
Financing receivables and
financing receivables held for sale		$	40,043		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		1.0%-30.0% (8.5%)
Cost and equity method investments			1,928		Market comparables		Price to book multiple		0.4X-1.0X (0.6X)
Long-lived assets, including real estate			381		Income approach		Capitalization rate(b)		4.5%-15.4% (7.6%)
31-Dec-14
Recurring fair value measurements
Investment securities – Debt
U.S. corporate		$	980		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		1.5%-14.8% (6.6%)
State and municipal			481		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		1.9%-5.9% (2.8%)
Asset-backed			7,554		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		2.2%-12.4% (5.0%)
Corporate – non-U.S.			388		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		0.4%-14.0% (5.7%)
Other financial assets			117		Income approach,		EBITDA multiple		5.4X-9.1X (7.7X)
					Market comparables		Capitalization rate(b)		6.5%-7.8% (7.7%)
Non-recurring fair value measurements
Financing receivables and
financing receivables held for sale		$	82		Business enterprise		EBITDA multiple		4.3X-6.5X (6.2X)
					value
Cost and equity method investments			343		Income approach,		Discount rate(a)		8.0%-10.0% (9.4%)
					Business enterprise		EBITDA multiple		1.8X-10.5X (7.0X)
					value, Market comparables
Long-lived assets, including real estate			666		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		2.0%-19.0% (6.8%)
Discount rates are determined based on inputs that market participants would use when pricing investments, including credit and liquidity risk. An increase in the discount rate would result in a decrease in the fair value.
Represents the rate of return on net operating income that is considered acceptable for an investor and is used to determine a property’s capitalized value. An increase in the capitalization rate would result in a decrease in the fair value.
At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, other Level 3 recurring fair value measurements of $2,679 million and $2,600 million, respectively, and non-recurring measurements of $3,741 million and $844 million, respectively, are valued using non-binding broker quotes or other third-party sources. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, other recurring fair value measurements of $94 million and $261 million, respectively, and non-recurring fair value measurements of $53 million and $108 million, respectively, were individually insignificant and utilize a number of different unobservable inputs not subject to meaningful aggregation.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	NOTE 15. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	The following table provides information about assets and liabilities not carried at fair value. The table excludes finance leases and non-financial assets and liabilities. Substantially all of the assets discussed below are considered to be Level 3. The vast majority of our liabilities’ fair value can be determined based on significant observable inputs and thus considered Level 2. Few of the instruments are actively traded and their fair values must often be determined using financial models. Realization of the fair value of these instruments depends upon market forces beyond our control, including marketplace liquidity.
		31-Mar-15								31-Dec-14
					Assets (liabilities)							Assets (liabilities)
					Carrying							Carrying
		Notional			amount			Estimated		Notional		amount		Estimated
	(In millions)	amount			(net)			fair value		amount		(net)		fair value
	GE
	Assets
	Investments and notes receivable	$	(a)		$	505		$	552	$	(a)	$	502	$	551
	Liabilities
	Borrowings(b)		(a)			-16,258			-17,471		(a)		-16,340		-17,503
	GECC
	Assets
	Loans		(a)			72,748			78,974		(a)		193,214		197,833
	Other commercial mortgages		(a)			1,430			1,569		(a)		1,427		1,508
	Loans held for sale		(a)			76,679			76,797		(a)		1,830		1,855
	Other financial instruments(c)		(a)			239			315		(a)		566		786
	Liabilities
	Borrowings and bank deposits(b)(d)		(a)			-335,941			-351,046		(a)		-349,041		-365,724
	Investment contract benefits		(a)			-2,923			-3,553		(a)		-2,970		-3,565
	Guaranteed investment contracts		(a)			-1,000			-1,049		(a)		-1,000		-1,031
	Insurance – credit life(e)		-			-			-		1,843		-90		-77
	(a) These financial instruments do not have notional amounts.
	(b) See Note 8.
	(c) Principally comprises cost method investments.
	(d) Fair values exclude interest rate and currency derivatives designated as hedges of borrowings. Had they been included, the fair value of borrowings at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 would have been reduced by $4,514 million and $5,020 million, respectively.
	(e) Net of reinsurance of none and $964 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	NOTIONAL AMOUNTS OF LOAN COMMITMENTS
	(In millions)		31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Ordinary course of business lending commitments(a)		$	2,935		$	3,239
	Unused revolving credit lines(b)
	Commercial(c)			12,987			14,681
	Consumer – principally credit cards			309,688			306,188
	Excluded investment commitments of $742 million and $835 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Excluded amounts related to inventory financing arrangements, which may be withdrawn at our option, of $13,530 million and $15,041 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Included amounts related to commitments of $9,434 million and $10,509 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, associated with secured financing arrangements that could have increased to a maximum of $11,656 million and $12,353 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, based on asset volume under the arrangement.
	Securities Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Arrangements
	Our issuances of securities repurchase agreements are insignificant and are limited to activities at certain of our foreign banks primarily for purposes of liquidity management. At March 31, 2015, we were party to repurchase agreements totaling $45 million, which were reported in short-term borrowings on the financial statements. No repurchase agreements were accounted for as off-book financing and we do not engage in securities lending transactions.
	We also enter into reverse securities repurchase agreements, primarily for short-term investment with maturities of 90 days or less. At March 31, 2015, we were party to reverse repurchase agreements totaling $12.1 billion, which were reported in cash and equivalents on the financial statements. Under these reverse securities repurchase agreements, we typically lend available cash at a specified rate of interest and hold U.S. or highly-rated European government securities as collateral during the term of the agreement. Collateral value is in excess of amounts loaned under the agreements.
	Derivatives and Hedging
	As a matter of policy, we use derivatives for risk management purposes and we do not use derivatives for speculative purposes. A key risk management objective for our financial services businesses is to mitigate interest rate and currency risk by seeking to ensure that the characteristics of the debt match the assets they are funding. If the form (fixed versus floating) and currency denomination of the debt we issue do not match the related assets, we typically execute derivatives to adjust the nature and tenor of funding to meet this objective within pre-defined limits. The determination of whether we enter into a derivative transaction or issue debt directly to achieve this objective depends on a number of factors, including market related factors that affect the type of debt we can issue.
	The notional amounts of derivative contracts represent the basis upon which interest and other payments are calculated and are reported gross, except for offsetting foreign currency forward contracts that are executed in order to manage our currency risk of net investment in foreign subsidiaries. Of the outstanding notional amount of $258,000 million, approximately 86% or $223,000 million, is associated with reducing or eliminating the interest rate, currency or market risk between financial assets and liabilities in our financial services businesses. The remaining derivative activities primarily relate to hedging against adverse changes in currency exchange rates and commodity prices related to anticipated sales and purchases and contracts containing certain clauses that meet the accounting definition of a derivative. The instruments used in these activities are designated as hedges when practicable. When we are not able to apply hedge accounting, or when the derivative and the hedged item are both recorded in earnings concurrently, the derivatives are deemed economic hedges and hedge accounting is not applied. This most frequently occurs when we hedge a recognized foreign currency transaction (e.g., a receivable or payable) with a derivative. Since the effects of changes in exchange rates are reflected concurrently in earnings for both the derivative and the transaction, the economic hedge does not require hedge accounting.
	FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVES
		31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
	(In millions)		Assets			Liabilities			Assets		Liabilities
	Derivatives accounted for as hedges
	Interest rate contracts	$	6,106		$	241		$	5,859	$	461
	Currency exchange contracts		3,353			1,627			2,579		884
	Other contracts		-			4			-		2
			9,459			1,872			8,438		1,347
	Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
	Interest rate contracts		152			133			186		137
	Currency exchange contracts		1,693			4,822			1,212		3,450
	Other contracts		262			54			256		55
			2,107			5,009			1,654		3,642
	Gross derivatives recognized in statement of
	financial position
	Gross derivatives		11,566			6,881			10,092		4,989
	Gross accrued interest		947			-31			1,398		-18
			12,513			6,850			11,490		4,971
	Amounts offset in statement of financial position
	Netting adjustments(a)		-5,223			-5,229			-3,896		-3,905
	Cash collateral(b)		-3,323			-493			-3,709		-502
		-8,546			-5,722			-7,605		-4,407
Net derivatives recognized in statement of
financial position
Net derivatives		3,967			1,128			3,885		564
Amounts not offset in statement of
financial position
Securities held as collateral(c)		-2,325			-			-3,268		-
Net amount	$	1,642		$	1,128		$	617	$	564
Derivatives are classified in the captions “All other assets” and “All other liabilities” and the related accrued interest is classified in “Other GECC receivables” and “All other liabilities” in our financial statements.
The netting of derivative receivables and payables is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. Amounts include fair value adjustments related to our own and counterparty non-performance risk. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the cumulative adjustment for non-performance risk was a gain (loss) of $6 million and $9 million, respectively.
Excluded excess cash collateral received and posted of $157 million and $255 million at March 31, 2015, respectively, and $63 million and $211 million at December 31, 2014, respectively.
Excluded excess securities collateral received of $196 million and $317 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Fair value hedges
We use interest rate and currency exchange derivatives to hedge the fair value effects of interest rate and currency exchange rate changes on local and non-functional currency denominated fixed-rate debt. For relationships designated as fair value hedges, changes in fair value of the derivatives are recorded in earnings within interest and other financial charges, along with offsetting adjustments to the carrying amount of the hedged debt.
EARNINGS EFFECTS OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS
	Three months ended March 31
	2015						2014
	Gain (loss)			Gain (loss)			Gain (loss)		Gain (loss)
	on hedging			on hedged			on hedging		on hedged
(In millions)	derivatives			items			derivatives		items
Interest rate contracts	$	1,060		$	-1,091		$	990	$	-1,005
Currency exchange contracts		-7			6			2		-3
Fair value hedges resulted in $(32) million and $(16) million of ineffectiveness in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In both the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, there were insignificant amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness.
Cash flow hedges
We use interest rate, currency exchange and commodity derivatives to reduce the variability of expected future cash flows associated with variable rate borrowings and commercial purchase and sale transactions, including commodities. For derivatives that are designated in a cash flow hedging relationship, the effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into earnings contemporaneously and in the same caption with the earnings effects of the hedged transaction.
							Gain (loss) reclassified
	Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI						from AOCI into earnings
	for the three months ended March 31						for the three months ended March 31
(In millions)	2015			2014			2015		2014
Interest rate contracts	$	-3		$	3		$	-39	$	-69
Currency exchange contracts		-1,077			156			-957		108
Commodity contracts		-3			-2			-1		-2
Total(a)	$	-1,083		$	157		$	-997	$	37
(a) Gain (loss) is recorded in GECC revenues from services, interest and other financial charges, and other costs and expenses when reclassified to earnings.
The total pre-tax amount in AOCI related to cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions was a $205 million loss at March 31, 2015. We expect to transfer $303 million to earnings as an expense in the next 12 months contemporaneously with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions. In both the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recognized insignificant gains and losses related to hedged forecasted transactions and firm commitments that did not occur by the end of the originally specified period. At March 31, 2015 and 2014, the maximum term of derivative instruments that hedge forecasted transactions was 18 years and 19 years, respectively. See Note11 for additional information about reclassifications out of AOCI.
For cash flow hedges, the amount of ineffectiveness in the hedging relationship and amount of the changes in fair value of the derivatives that are not included in the measurement of ineffectiveness were insignificant for each reporting period.
Net investment hedges in foreign operations
We use currency exchange derivatives to protect our net investments in global operations conducted in non-U.S. dollar currencies. For derivatives that are designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign operation, we assess effectiveness based on changes in spot currency exchange rates. Changes in spot rates on the derivative are recorded as a component of AOCI until such time as the foreign entity is substantially liquidated or sold, or upon the loss of a controlling interest in a foreign entity. Additionally, lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell, assessments of foreign entities classified as held for sale take into account the related AOCI. The change in fair value of the forward points, which reflects the interest rate differential between the two countries on the derivative, is excluded from the effectiveness assessment.
GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED THROUGH CTA
	Gain (loss) recognized in CTA						Gain (loss) reclassified from CTA
	for the three months ended March 31						for the three months ended March 31
(In millions)	2015			2014			2015		2014
Currency exchange contracts	$	4,989		$	-1,033		$	785	$	10
Reclassifications from CTA of $974 million and $(3) million were recorded in GECC revenues from services and $(189) million and $13 million in discontinued operations in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amounts related to the change in the fair value of the forward points that are excluded from the measure of effectiveness were $(44) million and $(142) million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and were recorded in interest and other financial charges.
Free-standing derivatives
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are recorded in earnings each period. As discussed above, these derivatives are typically entered into as economic hedges of changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates, commodity prices and other risks. Gains or losses related to the derivative are typically recorded in GECC revenues from services or other income, based on our accounting policy. In general, the earnings effects of the item that represent the economic risk exposure are recorded in the same caption as the derivative. Gains (losses) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 on derivatives not designated as hedges were $(3,094) million composed of amounts related to interest rate contracts of $(44) million, currency exchange contracts of $(3,031) million, and other derivatives of $(19) million. These losses were more than offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. Gains (losses) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 on derivatives not designated as hedges were $1,097 million composed of amounts related to currency exchange contracts of $1,126 million and other derivatives of $(29) million. These losses were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged.
Counterparty credit risk
Fair values of our derivatives can change significantly from period to period based on, among other factors, market movements and changes in our positions. We manage counterparty credit risk (the risk that counterparties will default and not make payments to us according to the terms of our agreements) on an individual counterparty basis. Where we have agreed to netting of derivative exposures with a counterparty, we net our exposures with that counterparty and apply the value of collateral posted to us to determine the exposure. We actively monitor these net exposures against defined limits and take appropriate actions in response, including requiring additional collateral.
As discussed above, we have provisions in certain of our master agreements that require counterparties to post collateral (typically, cash or U.S. Treasury securities) when our receivable due from the counterparty, measured at current market value, exceeds a specified limit. The fair value of such collateral was $5,648 million at March 31, 2015, of which $3,323 million was cash and $2,325 million was in the form of securities held by a custodian for our benefit. Under certain of these same agreements, we post collateral to our counterparties for our derivative obligations, the fair value of which was $493 million at March 31, 2015. At March 31, 2015, our exposure to counterparties (including accrued interest), net of collateral we hold, was $1,389 million. This excludes exposure related to embedded derivatives.
Additionally, our master agreements typically contain mutual downgrade provisions that provide the ability of each party to require termination if the long-term credit rating of the counterparty were to fall below A-/A3. In certain of these master agreements, each party also has the ability to require termination if the short-term rating of the counterparty were to fall below A-1/P-1. Our master agreements also typically contain provisions that provide termination rights upon the occurrence of certain other events, such as a bankruptcy or events of default by one of the parties. If an agreement was terminated under any of these circumstances, the termination amount payable would be determined on a net basis and could also take into account any collateral posted. The net amount of our derivative liability, after consideration of collateral posted by us and outstanding interest payments was $1,035 million at March 31, 2015. This excludes embedded derivatives.

Variable_Interest_Entities

Variable Interest Entities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	NOTE 16. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
	We use variable interest entities primarily to securitize financial assets and arrange other forms of asset-backed financing in the ordinary course of business. Except as noted below, investors in these entities only have recourse to the assets owned by the entity and not to our general credit. We do not have implicit support arrangements with any VIE. We did not provide non-contractual support for previously transferred financing receivables to any VIE in 2015 or 2014.
	Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
	We consolidate VIEs because we have the power to direct the activities that significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance, typically because of our role as either servicer or manager for the VIE. Our consolidated VIEs fall into three main groups, which are further described below:
	Trinity comprises two consolidated entities that hold investment securities, the majority of which are investment-grade, and were funded by the issuance of GICs. The GICs include conditions under which certain holders could require immediate repayment of their investment should the long-term credit ratings of GECC fall below AA-/Aa3 or the short-term credit ratings fall below A-1+/P-1. The outstanding GICs are subject to their scheduled maturities and individual terms, which may include provisions permitting redemption upon a downgrade of one or more of GECC’s ratings, among other things, and are reported in investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits.
	Consolidated Securitization Entities (CSEs) were created to facilitate securitization of financial assets and other forms of asset-backed financing that serve as an alternative funding source by providing access to variable funding notes and term markets. The securitization transactions executed with these entities are similar to those used by many financial institutions and all are non-recourse. We provide servicing for substantially all of the assets in these entities.
	The financing receivables in these entities have similar risks and characteristics to our other financing receivables and were underwritten to the same standard. Accordingly, the performance of these assets has been similar to our other financing receivables; however, the blended performance of the pools of receivables in these entities reflects the eligibility criteria that we apply to determine which receivables are selected for transfer. Contractually the cash flows from these financing receivables must first be used to pay third-party debt holders as well as other expenses of the entity. Excess cash flows are available to GE. The creditors of these entities have no claim on other assets of GE.
	Other remaining assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs relate primarily to three categories of entities: (1) joint ventures that lease equipment with $1,587 million of assets and $679 million of liabilities; (2) other entities that are involved in power generating and leasing activities with $339 million of assets and $207 million of liabilities; and (3) insurance entities that, among other lines of business, provide property and casualty and workers’ compensation coverage for GE with $1,193 million of assets and $547 million of liabilities.
	ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF CONSOLIDATED VIEs
				Consolidated Securitization Entities
										Trade
	(In millions)	Trinity(a)		Credit cards		(b)	Equipment		(b)	receivables			Other			Total
	31-Mar-15
	Assets(c)
	Financing receivables, net	$	-	$	23,637		$	13,388	(e)	$	-		$	2,842	(e)	$	39,867
	Current receivables		-		-			-			2,846	(d)		477			3,323
	Investment securities		2,291		-			-			-			999			3,290
	Other assets		115		143			795			1			2,236			3,290
	Total	$	2,406	$	23,780		$	14,183		$	2,847		$	6,554		$	49,770
	Liabilities(c)
	Borrowings	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	673		$	673
	Non-recourse borrowings		-		13,817			10,616			2,677			451			27,561
	Other liabilities		1,020		312			453			29			1,567			3,381
	Total	$	1,020	$	14,129		$	11,069		$	2,706		$	2,691		$	31,615
	31-Dec-14
	Assets(c)
	Financing receivables, net	$	-	$	25,645		$	12,843		$	-		$	3,064		$	41,552
	Current receivables		-		-			-			3,028	(d)		509			3,537
	Investment securities		2,369		-			-			-			1,005			3,374
	Other assets		17		1,059			766			2			2,814			4,658
	Total	$	2,386	$	26,704		$	13,609		$	3,030		$	7,392		$	53,121
	Liabilities(c)
	Borrowings	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	523		$	523
	Non-recourse borrowings		-		14,967			10,359			2,692			646			28,664
	Other liabilities		1,022		332			593			26			1,548			3,521
	Total	$	1,022	$	15,299		$	10,952		$	2,718		$	2,717		$	32,708
	Excluded intercompany advances from GECC to Trinity, which were eliminated in consolidation of $1,565 million and $1,565 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	We provide servicing to the CSEs and are contractually permitted to commingle cash collected from customers on financing receivables sold to CSE investors with our own cash prior to payment to a CSE, provided our short-term credit rating does not fall below A-1/P-1. These CSEs also owe us amounts for purchased financial assets and scheduled interest and principal payments. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the amounts of commingled cash owed to the CSEs were $2,702 million and $2,809 million, respectively, and the amounts owed to us by CSEs were $2,735 million and $2,913 million, respectively.
	Asset amounts exclude intercompany receivables for cash collected on behalf of the entities by GECC as servicer, which are eliminated in consolidation. Such receivables provide the cash to repay the entities’ liabilities. If these intercompany receivables were included in the table above, assets would be higher. In addition, other assets, borrowings and other liabilities exclude intercompany balances that are eliminated in consolidation.
	Included $659 million and $686 million of receivables at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, originated by Appliances. We require third party debt holder consent to sell these assets. The receivables will be included in assets of businesses held for sale when the consent is received.
	Included $15.2 billion of financing receivables at March 31, 2015 classified as financing receivables held for sale in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan.
	Total revenues from our consolidated VIEs were $2,003 million and $1,835 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Related expenses consisted primarily of provisions for losses of $229 million and $301 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and interest and other financial charges of $91 million and $81 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These amounts do not include intercompany revenues and costs, principally fees and interest between GE and the VIEs, which are eliminated in consolidation.
	Investments in Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities
	Our involvement with unconsolidated VIEs consists of the following activities: assisting in the formation and financing of the entity; providing recourse and/or liquidity support; servicing the assets; and receiving variable fees for services provided. We are not required to consolidate these entities because the nature of our involvement with the activities of the VIEs does not give us power over decisions that significantly affect their economic performance.
	Our largest exposure to any single unconsolidated VIE at March 31, 2015 is a $8,377 million investment in asset-backed securities issued by the Senior Secured Loan Program (SSLP), a fund that invests in high-quality senior secured debt of various middle-market companies. SSLP is included within a business held for sale in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan. Other significant unconsolidated VIEs include exposures to joint ventures that purchase factored receivables ($1,848 million).
	The classification of our variable interests in these entities in our financial statements is based on the nature of the entity and the type of investment we hold. Variable interests in partnerships and corporate entities are classified as either equity method or cost method investments. In the ordinary course of business, we also make investments in entities in which we are not the primary beneficiary but may hold a variable interest such as limited partner interests or mezzanine debt investments. These investments are classified in two captions in our financial statements: “All other assets” for investments accounted for under the equity method, and “Financing receivables – net” for debt financing provided to these entities.
	INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED VIEs
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Other assets and investment securities		827	$	8,805
	Financing receivables – net		464		2,090
	Total investments		1,291		10,895
	Contractual obligations to fund investments or guarantees		1,862		2,201
	Revolving lines of credit		108		168
	Total	$	3,261	$	13,264
	Investment of businesses held for sale(a)		9,371		-
	Total	$	12,632	$	13,264
	(a) We committed to sell certain businesses in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan and reclassified amounts to assets of businesses held for sale. The balance at March 31, 2015 primarily relates to our $8,377 million investment in asset-backed securities issued by SSLP which was included in Financing receivables – net and Other assets and investment securities for the period ended December 31, 2014.
	(a) We committed to sell certain businesses in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan and reclassified amounts to assets of businesses held for sale. The balance at March 31, 2015 primarily relates to our $8,377 million investment in asset-backed securities issued by SSLP which was included in Financing receivables – net and Other assets and investment securities for the period ended December 31, 2014.
	In addition to the entities included in the table above, we also hold passive investments in RMBS, CMBS and asset-backed securities issued by VIEs. Such investments were, by design, investment-grade at issuance and held by a diverse group of investors. Further information about such investments is provided in Note 3.

Intercompany_Transactions

Intercompany Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Intercompany Transactions [Abstract]
Intercompany Transactions	NOTE 17. INTERCOMPANY TRANSACTIONS
	Transactions between related companies are made on an arms-length basis, are eliminated and consist primarily of GECC dividends to GE; GE customer receivables sold to GECC; GECC services for trade receivables management and material procurement; buildings and equipment (including automobiles) leased between GE and GECC; information technology (IT) and other services sold to GECC by GE; aircraft engines manufactured by GE that are installed on aircraft purchased by GECC from third-party producers for lease to others; and various investments, loans and allocations of GE corporate overhead costs.
	These intercompany transactions are reported in the GE and GECC columns of our financial statements, but are eliminated in deriving our consolidated financial statements. Effects of these eliminations on our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities are $1,192 million, $(1,825) million and $633 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015, and $56 million, $(1,730) million and $1,674 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014, respectively. Details of these eliminations are shown below.
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015		2014
	Cash from (used for) operating activities-continuing operations
	Combined	$	3,814	$	4,553
	GE customer receivables sold to GECC		1,308		731
	GECC dividends to GE		-450		-500
	Other reclassifications and eliminations		334		-175
		$	5,006	$	4,609
	Cash from (used for) investing activities-continuing operations
	Combined	$	6,545	$	3,769
	GE customer receivables sold to GECC		-1,274		-1,185
	Other reclassifications and eliminations		-551		-545
		$	4,720	$	2,039
	Cash from (used for) financing activities-continuing operations
	Combined	$	-8,615	$	-10,072
	GE customer receivables sold to GECC		-34		454
	GECC dividends to GE		450		500
	Other reclassifications and eliminations		217		720
		$	-7,982	$	-8,398

Supplemental_Information_About

Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Credit Quality Financing Receivables [Abstract]
Supplemental Information About Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables	NOTE 18. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CREDIT QUALITY OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES
	As described in Note 4, our CLL and Consumer portfolios have been significantly reduced as most of these portfolios have been reclassified to either financing receivables held for sale or assets of businesses held for sale. In addition our Real Estate business has been classified as a discontinued operation.
	Credit Quality Indicators
	Detailed information about the credit quality of our Commercial and Consumer financing receivables portfolios is provided below. For each portfolio, we describe the characteristics of the financing receivables and provide information about collateral, payment performance, credit quality indicators and impairment. We manage these portfolios using delinquency and nonaccrual data as key performance indicators. The categories used within this section such as impaired loans, troubled debt restructuring (TDR) and nonaccrual financing receivables are defined by the authoritative guidance and we base our categorization on the related scope and definitions contained in the related standards. The categories of nonaccrual and delinquent are used in our process for managing our financing receivables.
	PAST DUE AND NONACCRUAL FINANCING RECEIVABLES
			31-Mar-15									31-Dec-14
			Over 30 days			Over 90 days						Over 30 days			Over 90 days
	(In millions)		past due			past due			Nonaccrual			past due			past due			Nonaccrual
	Commercial
	CLL	$	636		$	137		$	25		$	1,986		$	1,033		$	2,000
	Energy Financial Services		10			-			63			-			-			68
	GECAS		-			-			255			-			-			419
	Total Commercial		646			137			343	(a)		1,986			1,033			2,487	(a)
	Consumer		2,209			1,056	(b)		2	(c)		5,137			2,495	(b)		1,484	(c)
	Total	$	2,855		$	1,193		$	345		$	7,123		$	3,528		$	3,971
	Total as a percent of financing receivables		3.5	%		1.5	%		0.4	%		3.2	%		1.6	%		1.8	%
	(a) Included $321 million and $1,549 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms.
	(b) Included $1,054 million and $1,231 million of Consumer loans at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which are over 90 days past due and continue to accrue interest until the accounts are written off in the period that the account becomes 180 days past due.
	(c) Included none and $179 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms.
	IMPAIRED LOANS AND RELATED RESERVES
		With no specific allowance									With a specific allowance
		Recorded			Unpaid			Average			Recorded			Unpaid						Average
		investment			principal			investment			investment			principal			Associated			investment
	(In millions)	in loans			balance			in loans			in loans			balance			allowance(a)			in loans
	31-Mar-15
	Commercial
	CLL	$	8		$	8		$	1,150		$	6		$	6		$	5		$	206
	Energy Financial Services		54			55			53			9			9			-			12
	GECAS		170			175			250			-			-			-			-
	Other		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Total Commercial(b)		232			238			1,453			15			15			5			218
	Consumer(c)		-			-			69			726			625	(d)		244			1,383
	Total	$	232		$	238		$	1,522		$	741		$	640		$	249		$	1,601
	31-Dec-14
	Commercial
	CLL	$	2,292		$	4,397		$	2,725		$	406		$	1,125		$	133		$	717
	Energy Financial Services		53			54			26			15			15			12			24
	GECAS		329			337			88			-			-			-			15
	Other		-			-			-			-			-			-			1
	Total Commercial(b)		2,674			4,788			2,839			421			1,140			145			757
	Consumer(c)		138			179			120			2,042			2,092			408			2,547
	Total	$	2,812		$	4,967		$	2,959		$	2,463		$	3,232		$	553		$	3,304
	(a) Write-offs to net realizable value are recognized against the allowance for losses primarily in the reporting period in which management has deemed all or a portion of the financing receivable to be uncollectible, but not later than 360 days after initial recognition of a specific reserve for a collateral dependent loan.
	(b) We recognized $6 million, $178 million and $57 million of interest income, including none on a cash basis, in the three months ended March 31, 2015, the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2014, respectively, principally in CLL. The total average investment in impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 was $1,671 million and $3,596 million, respectively.
	(c) We recognized $23 million, $126 million and $46 million of interest income, including $1 million, $5 million and an insignificant amount on a cash basis, in the three months ended March 31, 2015, the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2014, respectively. The total average investment in impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 was $1,452 million and $2,667 million, respectively.
	(d) Unpaid principal balance excludes accrued interest and fees.
	(In millions)	Non-impaired financing receivables			General reserves			Impaired loans			Specific reserves
	31-Mar-15
	Commercial	$	22,918		$	89		$	247		$	5
	Consumer		57,522			3,011			726			244
	Total	$	80,440		$	3,100		$	973		$	249
	31-Dec-14
	Commercial	$	118,381		$	758		$	3,095		$	145
	Consumer		98,640			3,603			2,180			408
	Total	$	217,021		$	4,361		$	5,275		$	553
	IMPAIRED LOAN BALANCE CLASSIFIED BY THE METHOD USED TO MEASURE IMPAIRMENT
	(In millions)							31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Discounted cash flow							$	834		$	3,915
	Collateral value								139			1,360
	Total							$	973		$	5,275
	Our loss mitigation strategy is intended to minimize economic loss and, at times, can result in rate reductions, principal forgiveness, extensions, forbearance or other actions, which may cause the related loan to be classified as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR), and also as impaired. The determination of whether these changes to the terms and conditions of our commercial loans meet the TDR criteria includes our consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances. At March 31, 2015, TDRs included in impaired loans were $810 million, primarily relating to Consumer ($726 million) and GECAS ($82 million).
	Impaired loans classified as TDRs in our CLL business were $2 million and $1,869 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we modified $2 million of loans classified as TDRs. Changes to these loans primarily included extensions, interest only payment periods, debt to equity exchange and forbearance or other actions, which are in addition to, or sometimes in lieu of, fees and rate increases. Of our $633 million and $1,391 million of modifications classified as TDRs in the twelve months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, none and $19 million have subsequently experienced a payment default in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	Impaired loans in our Consumer business represent restructured smaller balance homogeneous loans meeting the definition of a TDR, and are therefore subject to the disclosure requirement for impaired loans. The recorded investment of these impaired loans totaled $726 million (with an unpaid principal balance of $625 million) with a specific allowance of $244 million at March 31, 2015.
	Impaired loans classified as TDRs in our Consumer business were $726 million and $2,132 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. We utilize certain loan modification programs for borrowers experiencing financial difficulties in our Consumer loan portfolio. These loan modification programs primarily include interest rate reductions and payment deferrals in excess of three months, which were not part of the terms of the original contract. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we modified $120 million of U.S. consumer loans, primarily credit cards for borrowers experiencing financial difficulties, which are classified as TDRs. We expect borrowers whose loans have been modified under these programs to continue to be able to meet their contractual obligations upon the conclusion of the modification. Of our $869 million and $1,339 million of modifications classified as TDRs in the twelve months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, $23 million and $57 million have subsequently experienced a payment default in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Supplemental Credit Quality Information
Commercial
Substantially all of our Commercial financing receivables portfolio is secured lending and we assess the overall quality of the portfolio based on the potential risk of loss measure. The metric incorporates both the borrower’s credit quality along with any related collateral protection.
Our internal risk ratings process is an important source of information in determining our allowance for losses and represents a comprehensive approach to evaluate risk in our financing receivables portfolios. In deriving our internal risk ratings, we stratify our Commercial portfolios into 21 categories of default risk and/or six categories of loss given default to group into three categories: A, B and C. Our process starts by developing an internal risk rating for our borrowers, which is based upon our proprietary models using data derived from borrower financial statements, agency ratings, payment history information, equity prices and other commercial borrower characteristics. We then evaluate the potential risk of loss for the specific lending transaction in the event of borrower default, which takes into account such factors as applicable collateral value, historical loss and recovery rates for similar transactions, and our collection capabilities. Our internal risk ratings process and the models we use are subject to regular monitoring and internal controls. The frequency of rating updates is set by our credit risk policy, which requires annual Risk Committee approval.
As described above, financing receivables are assigned one of 21 risk ratings based on our process and then these are grouped by similar characteristics into three categories in the table below. Category A is characterized by either high-credit-quality borrowers or transactions with significant collateral coverage that substantially reduces or eliminates the risk of loss in the event of borrower default. Category B is characterized by borrowers with weaker credit quality than those in Category A, or transactions with moderately strong collateral coverage that minimizes but may not fully mitigate the risk of loss in the event of default. Category C is characterized by borrowers with higher levels of default risk relative to our overall portfolio or transactions where collateral coverage may not fully mitigate a loss in the event of default.
COMMERCIAL FINANCING RECEIVABLES BY RISK CATEGORY
	Secured
(In millions)	A			B			C			Total
31-Mar-15
CLL	$	12,131		$	28		$	42		$	12,201
Energy Financial Services		2,378			171			-			2,549
GECAS		7,488			229			100			7,817
Other		127			-			-			127
Total	$	22,124		$	428		$	142		$	22,694
31-Dec-14
CLL	$	105,230		$	2,023		$	2,334		$	109,587
Energy Financial Services		2,479			60			16			2,555
GECAS		7,908			237			118			8,263
Other		130			-			-			130
Total	$	115,747		$	2,320		$	2,468		$	120,535
For our secured financing receivables portfolio, our collateral position and ability to work out problem accounts mitigate our losses. Our asset managers have deep industry expertise that enables us to identify the optimum approach to default situations. We price risk premiums for weaker credits at origination, closely monitor changes in creditworthiness through our risk ratings and watch list process, and are engaged early with deteriorating credits to minimize economic loss. Secured financing receivables within risk Category C are primarily composed of senior term lending facilities and factoring programs secured by various asset types including inventory, accounts receivable, cash, equipment, aircraft and related business facilities as well as franchise finance activities secured by underlying equipment.
Loans within Category C are reviewed and monitored regularly, and classified as impaired when it is probable that they will not pay in accordance with contractual terms. Our internal risk rating process identifies credits warranting closer monitoring; and as such, these loans are not necessarily classified as nonaccrual or impaired.
At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our unsecured commercial financing receivables included $181 million and $332 million rated A, $290 million and $408 million rated B, and none and $201 million rated C, respectively.
Consumer
At March 31, 2015, our U.S. consumer financing receivables included private-label credit card and sales financing for approximately 60 million customers across the U.S. with no metropolitan area accounting for more than 6% of the portfolio. Of the total U.S. consumer financing receivables, approximately 66% relate to credit card loans that are often subject to profit and loss sharing arrangements with the retailer (which are recorded in revenues), and the remaining 34% are sales finance receivables that provide financing to customers in areas such as electronics, recreation, medical and home improvement.
Our Consumer financing receivables portfolio comprises both secured and unsecured lending. Secured financing receivables are largely comprised of consumer installment loans secured by equipment. Unsecured financing receivables include private-label credit card financing. A substantial majority of these cards are not for general use and are limited to the products and services sold by the retailer. The private-label portfolio is diverse with no metropolitan area accounting for more than 5% of the related portfolio.
We assess overall credit quality of our U.S. installment and revolving credit portfolio using information from credit bureaus such as Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) scores. FICO scores are generally obtained at origination of the account and are refreshed at a minimum quarterly, but could be as often as weekly, to assist in predicting customer behavior. We categorize these credit scores into the following three categories; (a) 661 or higher, which are considered the strongest credits; (b) 601 to 660, which are considered moderate credit risk; and (c) 600 or less, which are considered weaker credits.
	Refreshed FICO score
	31-Mar-15									31-Dec-14
	661 or			601 to			600 or			661 or			601 to			600 or
(in millions)	higher			660			less			higher			660			less
U.S. installment and
revolving credit	$	40,761		$	11,681		$	4,486		$	43,466		$	11,865		$	4,532
U.S. installment and revolving credit accounts with FICO scores of 600 or less have an average outstanding balance less than one thousand U.S. dollars and are primarily concentrated in our retail card and sales financing portfolios, which minimizes the potential for loss in the event of default. For lower credit scores, we adequately price for the incremental risk at origination and monitor credit migration through our risk ratings process. We continuously adjust our credit line underwriting management and collection strategies based on customer behavior and risk profile changes.
For our Consumer - Other portfolio, we develop our internal risk ratings for this portfolio in a manner consistent with the process used to develop our Commercial credit quality indicators, described above. We use the borrower’s credit quality and underlying collateral strength to determine the potential risk of loss from these activities.
At March 31, 2015, Consumer – Other financing receivables of $1,038 million, $114 million and $168 million were rated A, B and C, respectively. At December 31, 2014, Consumer – Other financing receivables of $5,006 million, $276 million and $382 million were rated A, B and C, respectively.

Operating_Segments

Operating Segments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Operating segment abstract
Operating Segments	SUMMARY OF OPERATING SEGMENTS
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)		2015		2014	V%
	Revenues
	Power & Water	$	5,716	$	5,509	4%
	Oil & Gas		3,961		4,308	-8%
	Energy Management		1,685		1,672	1%
	Aviation		5,674		5,778	-2%
	Healthcare		4,075		4,198	-3%
	Transportation		1,308		1,227	7%
	Appliances & Lighting		1,941		1,857	5%
	Total industrial segment revenues		24,360		24,549	-1%
	GE Capital		5,982		9,885	-39%
	Total segment revenues		30,342		34,434	-12%
	Corporate items and eliminations		-986		-886	-11%
	Consolidated revenues	$	29,356	$	33,548	-12%
	Segment profit (loss)
	Power & Water	$	871	$	888	-2%
	Oil & Gas		432		446	-3%
	Energy Management		28		5	F
	Aviation		1,314		1,115	18%
	Healthcare		587		570	3%
	Transportation		225		202	11%
	Appliances & Lighting		103		53	94%
	Total industrial segment profit		3,560		3,279	9%
	GE Capital		-12,544		1,693	U
	Total segment profit (loss)		-8,984		4,972	U
	Corporate items and eliminations		-1,692		-1,542	-10%
	GE interest and other financial charges		-389		-365	-7%
	GE provision for income taxes		-306		-318	4%
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
	attributable to the Company		-11,371		2,747	U
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued
	operations, net of taxes		-2,202		252	U
	Consolidated net earnings (loss)
	attributable to the Company	$	-13,573	$	2,999	U
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Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business Held for Sale Policy	summary of significant accounting policies
	We utilized significant estimates in the preparation of the first quarter financial statements.
	In addition to the discussion below on estimates used to determine the fair value of businesses and assets held for sale, please refer to the Critical Accounting Estimates section within MD&A and Note 1, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements of our 2014 Form 10-K Report for a summary of our significant accounting policies and the critical accounting estimates we use to: assess the recoverability of assets such as financing receivables and goodwill; determine the fair value of financial assets; and determine our provision for income taxes and recoverability of deferred tax assets.
	BUSINESSES AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
	Businesses held for sale represent components that meet accounting requirements to be classified as held for sale and are presented as single asset and liability amounts in our financial statements with a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize the net carrying amount at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell. Financing receivables that no longer qualify to be presented as held for investment must be classified as held for sale and recognized in our financial statements at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell, with that amount representing a new cost basis at the date of transfer.
	As a result of the GE Capital Exit Plan, certain GECC businesses met the criteria to be classified as businesses held for sale and certain financing receivables were required to be recognized as held for sale at March 31, 2015.
	The determination of fair value for businesses and portfolios of financing receivables involves significant judgments and assumptions. Development of estimates of fair values in this circumstance is complex and is dependent upon, among other factors, the nature of the potential sales transaction (for example, asset sale versus sale of legal entity), composition of assets and/or businesses in the disposal group, the comparability of the disposal group to market transactions, negotiations with third party purchasers etc. Such factors bear directly on the range of potential fair values and the selection of the best estimates. Key assumptions were developed based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction as of March 31, 2015.
	We will review all businesses and assets held for sale each reporting period to determine whether the existing carrying amounts are fully recoverable in comparison to estimated fair values.

Operating_Segments_Tables

Operating Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Operating segment abstract
Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segments To ConsolidatedTableTextBlock	SUMMARY OF OPERATING SEGMENTS
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)		2015		2014	V%
	Revenues
	Power & Water	$	5,716	$	5,509	4%
	Oil & Gas		3,961		4,308	-8%
	Energy Management		1,685		1,672	1%
	Aviation		5,674		5,778	-2%
	Healthcare		4,075		4,198	-3%
	Transportation		1,308		1,227	7%
	Appliances & Lighting		1,941		1,857	5%
	Total industrial segment revenues		24,360		24,549	-1%
	GE Capital		5,982		9,885	-39%
	Total segment revenues		30,342		34,434	-12%
	Corporate items and eliminations		-986		-886	-11%
	Consolidated revenues	$	29,356	$	33,548	-12%
	Segment profit (loss)
	Power & Water	$	871	$	888	-2%
	Oil & Gas		432		446	-3%
	Energy Management		28		5	F
	Aviation		1,314		1,115	18%
	Healthcare		587		570	3%
	Transportation		225		202	11%
	Appliances & Lighting		103		53	94%
	Total industrial segment profit		3,560		3,279	9%
	GE Capital		-12,544		1,693	U
	Total segment profit (loss)		-8,984		4,972	U
	Corporate items and eliminations		-1,692		-1,542	-10%
	GE interest and other financial charges		-389		-365	-7%
	GE provision for income taxes		-306		-318	4%
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
	attributable to the Company		-11,371		2,747	U
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued
	operations, net of taxes		-2,202		252	U
	Consolidated net earnings (loss)
	attributable to the Company	$	-13,573	$	2,999	U
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Businesses_Held_For_Sale_Finan1

Businesses Held For Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Rollfoward of WMC's reserve and pending claims for WMC representation and warranty obligations	ROLLFORWARD OF THE RESERVE
			Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)			2015			2014
	Balance, beginning of period		$	809		$	800
	Provision			7			-
	Claim resolutions / rescissions			-2			-250
	Balance, end of period		$	814		$	550
Financial Information for Discontinued Operations	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
					Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)					2015			2014
	Operations
	Total revenues and other income (loss)				$	499		$	660
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes				$	30		$	123
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes					122			110
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes				$	152		$	233
	Disposal
	Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes				$	-1,808		$	18
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes					-546			1
	Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes				$	-2,354		$	19
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)				$	-2,202		$	252
	(a) The sum of GE industrial earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, and GECC earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, is reported as GE industrial earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Loss).
	(In millions)		31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Assets
	Cash and equivalents		$	259		$	320
	Investment securities			799			848
	Financing receivables – net			19,348			19,636
	Other receivables			420			422
	Property, plant and equipment – net			137			141
	Goodwill			440			537
	Other intangible assets – net			93			109
	Deferred income taxes			1,425			1,755
	Other			10,148			13,027
	Valuation allowance on disposal group classified as discontinued operations			-1,808			-
	Assets of discontinued operations		$	31,261		$	36,795
	Liabilities
	Short-term borrowings		$	20		$	273
	Accounts payable			465			549
	Other current liabilities			111			28
	Long-term borrowings			188			234
	Deferred income taxes			183			237
	Other			1,106			955
	Liabilities of discontinued operations		$	2,073		$	2,276
Businesses held for sale	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Assets
	Cash and equivalents	$	1,560		$	676
	Investment securities		7,720			448
	Current receivables(a)		178			180
	Inventories		703			588
	Financing receivables – net		31,318			2,144
	Property, plant, and equipment – net		8,149			1,015
	Goodwill		5,406			539
	Other intangible assets – net		310			170
	Other		3,050			540
	Valuation allowance on disposal group classified as held for sale		-1,845			-
	Assets of businesses held for sale	$	56,549		$	6,300
	Liabilities
	Short-term borrowings	$	840			441
	Accounts payable(a)		1,378			510
	Other current liabilities		1,233			348
	Bank deposits		1,711			1,931
	Long-term borrowings		230			-
	Deferred income taxes		255			-33
	Other		1,721			178
	Liabilities of businesses held for sale	$	7,368		$	3,375
	(a) Certain transactions at our Appliances and Signaling businesses are made on an arms-length basis with GECC, consisting primarily of GE customer receivables sold to GECC and GECC services for material procurement. These intercompany balances included within our held for sale businesses are reported in the GE and GECC columns of our financial statements, but are eliminated in deriving our consolidated financial statements.
Assets held for sale
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Businesses held for sale	FINANCING RECEIVABLES HELD FOR SALE
	(in millions)	31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
	Commercial
	CLL	$	65,974			$	1,409
	Energy Financial Services		-				35
	GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)		259				27
	Total Commercial		66,233	(a)			1,471
	Consumer		26,726	(b)			359
	Total financing receivables held for sale	$	92,959			$	1,830
	Over 30 days past due and nonaccrual financing receivables related to commercial financing receivables held for sale were $993 million and $1,401 million respectively.
	Over 30 days past due and nonaccrual financing receivables related to consumer financing receivables held for sale were $1,757 million and $1,109 million, respectively.
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Financial Information	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR WMC
						Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)					2015			2014
	Total revenues and other income (loss)				$	-		$	4
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes				$	-6		$	-2
Real Estate [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Financial Information for Discontinued Operations	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR REAL ESTATE
					Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)					2015			2014
	Operations
	Total revenues and other income (loss)				$	499		$	630
	Interest				$	-237		$	-273
	Operating and administrative					-164			-149
	Depreciation and amortization					-60			-86
	Provision for losses on financing receivables					4			15
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes					42			137
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes					30			103
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes				$	72		$	240
	Disposal
	Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes				$	-1,808		$	-
	Benefit (provision) for income taxes					-546			-
	Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes				$	-2,354		$	-
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)				$	-2,282		$	240
	(a) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the Company, before income taxes, was $(1,765) million and $138 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Investment_Securities_Tables

Investment Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments		31-Mar-15												31-Dec-14
					Gross			Gross								Gross		Gross
		Amortized			unrealized			unrealized			Estimated			Amortized		unrealized		unrealized		Estimated
	(In millions)	cost			gains			losses			fair value			cost		gains		losses		fair value
	GE
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	14		$	-		$	-		$	14		$	12	$	-	$	-	$	12
	Corporate – non-U.S.		1			-			-			1			1		-		-		1
	Equity
	Available-for-sale		77			55			-4			128			69		4		-2		71
	Trading		-			-			-			-			-		-		-		-
			92			55			-4			143			82		4		-2		84
	GECC
	Debt
	U.S. corporate		20,015			4,322			-52			24,285			19,889		3,967		-69		23,787
	State and municipal		4,967			667			-50			5,584			5,181		624		-56		5,749
	Residential mortgage-backed(a)		1,129			100			-4			1,225			1,578		153		-6		1,725
	Commercial mortgage-backed		2,421			181			-5			2,597			2,903		170		-10		3,063
	Asset-backed		301			11			-17			295			8,084		9		-175		7,918
	Corporate – non-U.S.		914			137			-1			1,050			1,021		115		-1		1,135
	Government – non-U.S.		1,287			182			-1			1,468			1,646		152		-2		1,796
	U.S. government and federal
	agency		5,029			86			-			5,115			1,957		56		-		2,013
	Retained interests		16			1			-			17			16		1		-		17
	Equity
	Available-for-sale		144			55			-1			198			197		58		-1		254
	Trading		19			-			-			19			21		-		-		21
			36,242			5,742			-131			41,853			42,493		5,305		-320		47,478
	Eliminations		-4			-			-			-4			-4		-		-		-4
	Total	$	36,330		$	5,797		$	-135		$	41,992		$	42,571	$	5,309	$	-322	$	47,558
	(a) Substantially collateralized by U.S. mortgages. At March 31, 2015, $1,191 million related to securities issued by government-sponsored entities and $34 million related to securities of private-label issuers. Securities issued by private-label issuers are collateralized primarily by pools of individual direct mortgage loans of financial institutions
Schedule of investments, by type and length in continuous loss position	ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE AND GROSS UNREALIZED LOSSES OF AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES
		In loss position for
		Less than 12 months						12 months or more
					Gross						Gross
		Estimated			unrealized			Estimated			unrealized
	(In millions)	fair value(a)			losses(a)(b)			fair value			losses(b)
	31-Mar-15
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	820		$	-22		$	295		$	-30
	State and municipal		206			-2			203			-48
	Residential mortgage-backed		127			-1			97			-3
	Commercial mortgage-backed		101			-			26			-5
	Asset-backed		58			-			77			-17
	Corporate – non-U.S.		27			-1			2			-
	Government – non-U.S.		403			-1			-			-
	U.S. government and federal agency		1,497			-			1			-
	Equity		16			-5			-			-
	Total	$	3,255		$	-32		$	701		$	-103	(c)
	31-Dec-14
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	554		$	-16		$	836		$	-53
	State and municipal		81			-1			348			-55
	Residential mortgage-backed		30			-			159			-6
	Commercial mortgage-backed		165			-1			204			-9
	Asset-backed		7,493			-158			77			-17
	Corporate – non-U.S.		42			-1			3			-
	Government – non-U.S.		677			-2			14			-
	U.S. government and federal agency		705			-			1			-
	Retained interests		-			-			-			-
	Equity		18			-3			-			-
	Total	$	9,765		$	-182		$	1,642		$	-140
	(a) Includes the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on Equity securities held by GE. At March 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on Equity securities were $5 million and $(4) million, respectively. At December 31, 2014, the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on Equity securities were $4 million and $(2) million, respectively.
	(b) Included gross unrealized losses related to securities that had other-than-temporary impairments previously recognized of an insignificant amount at March 31, 2015.
	(c) The majority relate to debt securities held to support obligations to holders of GICs and more than 70% are debt securities that were considered to be investment-grade by the major rating agencies at March 31, 2015.
Pre Tax Other Than Temporary Impairments On Investment Securities [TableTextBlock]	PRE-TAX, OTHER-THAN-TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENTS ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES
					Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)				2015			2014
	Total pre-tax, OTTI recognized				$	3		$	10
	Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in AOCI					-			-4
	Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in earnings(a)				$	3		$	6
	(a) Included pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairments recorded in earnings related to equity securities of an insignificant amount and $1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Table Text Block]	CHANGES IN CUMULATIVE CREDIT LOSS IMPAIRMENTS RECOGNIZED ON DEBT SECURITIES STILL HELD
				Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)			2015			2014
	Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, beginning of period			$	725		$	1,021
	Credit loss impairments recognized on securities not previously impaired				-			-
	Incremental credit loss impairments recognized
	on securities previously impaired				-			1
	Less credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities sold
	during the period or that we intend to sell				4			51
	Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, end of period			$	721		$	971
Schedule of contractual maturities	CONTRACTUAL MATURITIES OF INVESTMENT IN AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DEBT SECURITIES
	(EXCLUDING MORTGAGE-BACKED AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES)
		Amortized			Estimated
	(In millions)	cost			fair value
	Due
	Within one year	$	4,722		$	4,735
	After one year through five years		3,706			3,967
	After five years through ten years		5,146			5,634
	After ten years		18,653			23,181
Supplemental gross realized gains losses on available-for-sale investment securities	GROSS REALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES
						Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)					2015			2014
	GE
	Gains					$	-		$	-
	Losses, including impairments						-			-
	Net						-			-
	GECC
	Gains						97			13
	Losses, including impairments						-14			-7
	Net						83			6
	Total					$	83		$	6

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories
	(in millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	GE
	Raw materials and work in process	$	9,896	$	9,820
	Finished goods		7,314		7,126
	Unbilled shipments		614		755
			17,824		17,701
	Less revaluation to LIFO		-43		-62
	Total GE		17,781		17,639
	GECC
	Finished goods		49		50
	Total consolidated	$	17,830	$	17,689

GECC_Financing_Receivables_and1

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
GECC financing receivables	FINANCING RECEIVABLES, NET
	(in millions)	31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Loans, net of deferred income	$	76,066		$	197,949
	Investment in financing leases, net of deferred income		5,347			24,347
			81,413			222,296
	Allowance for losses		-3,349			-4,914
	Financing receivables – net(a)	$	78,064		$	217,382
	(a) Financing receivables at December 31, 2014 included $209 million relating to loans that had been acquired in a transfer but have been subject to credit deterioration since origination. There were no such amounts at March 31, 2015.
Financing receivables - net	FINANCING RECEIVABLES
	(in millions)	31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Commercial
	CLL	$	12,555	(a)	$	110,503
	Energy Financial Services		2,666			2,580
	GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)		7,817			8,263
	Other		127			130
	Total Commercial		23,165			121,476
	Consumer		58,248	(b)		100,820
	Total financing receivables		81,413			222,296
	Allowance for losses		-3,349			-4,914
	Total financing receivables – net	$	78,064		$	217,382
	Includes Healthcare Equipment Finance and Working Capital Solutions, a business that purchases GE customer receivables.
	Includes Synchrony Financial, our U.S. consumer business.
Schedule Of Allowance For Losses	ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES
					Provision
		Balance at			charged to					Gross						Balance at
	(In millions)	1-Jan			operations(a)		Other		(b)	write-offs		(a)(c)	Recoveries		(c)	31-Mar
	2015
	Commercial
	CLL	$	831		$	1,749	$	-250		$	-2,345		$	50		$	35
	Energy Financial Services		26			7		-1			-15			-			17
	GECAS		46			-4		-			-			-			42
	Total Commercial		903			1,752		-251			-2,360			50			94
	Consumer		4,011			3,107		-274			-3,885			296			3,255
	Total	$	4,914		$	4,859	$	-525		$	-6,245		$	346		$	3,349
	2014
	Commercial
	CLL	$	978		$	102	$	1		$	-256		$	43		$	868
	Energy Financial Services		8			9		-			-2			1			16
	GECAS		17			8		-			-			-			25
	Other		2			-1		-1			-			-			-
	Total Commercial		1,005			118		-			-258			44			909
	Consumer		3,981			866		16			-1,083			280			4,060
	Total	$	4,986		$	984	$	16		$	-1,341		$	324		$	4,969
	Provision charged to operations included $3,955 million and gross write-offs included $5,072 million related to the effects of the 2015 reclassification of financing receivables to financing receivables held for sale recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell.
	Other primarily includes the 2015 reclassification of financing receivables to assets of businesses held for sale and the effects of currency exchange.
	Net write-offs (gross write-offs less recoveries) in certain portfolios may exceed the beginning allowance for losses as a result of losses that are incurred subsequent to the beginning of the fiscal year due to information becoming available during the current year, which may identify further deterioration on existing financing receivables.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Original cost	$	102,637	$	113,124
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		-41,418		-46,878
	Property, plant and equipment – net	$	61,219	$	66,246

Acquisitions_Goodwill_and_Othe1

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in goodwill balance	CHANGES IN GOODWILL BALANCES
						Dispositions,
						currency
		Balance at				exchange		Balance at
	(In millions)	1-Jan-15		Acquisitions		and other		31-Mar-15
	Power & Water	$	8,754	$	31	$	-169	$	8,616
	Oil & Gas		10,572		-		-337		10,235
	Energy Management		4,570		-		-426		4,144
	Aviation		8,952		-		-489		8,463
	Healthcare		17,532		-		-137		17,395
	Transportation		887		-		-21		866
	Appliances & Lighting		226		-		-14		212
	GE Capital		24,489		752		-5,602		19,639
	Corporate		34		-		-		34
	Total	$	76,016	$	783	$	-7,195	$	69,604
Goodwill and other intangible assets	OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Intangible assets subject to amortization	$	13,408	$	13,917
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets(a)		125		130
	Total	$	13,533	$	14,047
	(a) Indefinite-lived intangible assets principally comprise trademarks and in-process research and development.
Intangible assets subject to amortization	INTANGIBLE ASSETS SUBJECT TO AMORTIZATION
		31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
		Gross						Gross
		carrying		Accumulated				carrying		Accumulated
	(In millions)	amount		amortization		Net		amount		amortization		Net
	Customer-related	$	8,254	$	-2,553	$	5,701	$	8,483	$	-2,616	$	5,867
	Patents and technology		6,421		-2,989		3,432		6,772		-2,977		3,795
	Capitalized software		7,832		-4,745		3,087		8,229		-4,944		3,285
	Trademarks		1,145		-263		882		1,159		-271		888
	Lease valuations		251		-124		127		140		-124		16
	Present value of future profits(a)		623		-623		-		614		-614		-
	All other		687		-508		179		460		-394		66
	Total	$	25,213	$	-11,805	$	13,408	$	25,857	$	-11,940	$	13,917
	(a) Balances at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 reflect adjustments of $287 million and $293 million, respectively, to the present value of future profits in our run-off insurance operation to reflect the effects that would have been recognized had the related unrealized investment securities holding gains and losses actually been realized.

Borrowings_and_Bank_Deposits_T

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
GECC Borrowings	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Short-term borrowings
	GE
	Commercial paper	$	500	$	500
	Payable to banks		410		343
	Current portion of long-term borrowings		2,059		2,068
	Other		870		961
	Total GE short-term borrowings		3,839		3,872
	GECC
	Commercial paper(a)
	U.S.		22,227		22,019
	Non-U.S.		2,787		2,993
	Current portion of long-term borrowings(a)(b)(c)		35,545		37,724
	GE Interest Plus notes(d)		5,457		5,467
	Other(c)		162		312
	Total GECC short-term borrowings		66,178		68,515
	Eliminations		-806		-862
	Total short-term borrowings	$	69,211	$	71,525
	Long-term borrowings
	GE
	Senior notes	$	11,947	$	11,945
	Payable to banks		75		5
	Other		397		518
	Total GE long-term borrowings		12,419		12,468
	GECC
	Senior unsecured notes(a)(b)(e)		156,635		162,629
	Subordinated notes(a)		4,635		4,804
	Subordinated debentures(a)(f)		6,543		7,085
	Other(a)(c)(g)		10,224		13,231
	Total GECC long-term borrowings		178,037		187,749
	Eliminations		-36		-45
	Total long-term borrowings	$	190,420	$	200,172
	Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities(h)	$	29,035	$	29,938
	Bank deposits(i)	$	62,691	$	62,839
	Total borrowings and bank deposits	$	351,357	$	364,474
	On April 10, 2015, GE announced it would provide a full and unconditional guarantee on the payment of the principal and interest on all tradable senior and subordinated outstanding long-term debt securities and all commercial paper issued or guaranteed by GECC. Short-term borrowings included $25,014 million of commercial paper and $31,127 million of the current portion of long-term borrowings. Long-term borrowings included $143,153 million of senior unsecured notes, $3,871 million of subordinated notes, $6,543 million of subordinated debentures, and $400 million of other.
	Included $434 million and $439 million of obligations to holders of GICs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. These obligations included conditions under which certain GIC holders could require immediate repayment of their investment should the long-term credit ratings of GECC fall below AA-/Aa3. The remaining outstanding GICs will continue to be subject to their scheduled maturities and individual terms, which may include provisions permitting redemption upon a downgrade of one or more of GECC’s ratings, among other things.
	Included $5,547 million and $5,552 million of funding secured by real estate, aircraft and other collateral at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, of which $1,732 million and $1,847 million is non-recourse to GECC at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Entirely variable denomination floating-rate demand notes.
	Included $4,592 million related to Synchrony Financial.
	Subordinated debentures receive rating agency equity credit.
	Included $5,651 million related to Synchrony Financial.
	Included $6,374 million and $7,442 million of current portion of long-term borrowings at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. See Note 16.
	(i) Included $8,913 million and $10,258 million of deposits in non-U.S. banks at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and $15,513 million and $22,848 million of certificates of deposits with maturities greater than one year at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_T

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cost of Postretirement Benefit Plans		Other pension plans
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)		2015			2014
	Service cost for benefits earned	$	105		$	114
	Prior service cost amortization		-			1
	Expected return on plan assets		-209			-197
	Interest cost on benefit obligations		133			146
	Net actuarial loss amortization		74			49
	Pension plans cost	$	103		$	113
Effect on operations of the pension plans	EFFECT ON OPERATIONS OF PENSION PLANS
		Principal pension plans
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)		2015			2014
	Service cost for benefits earned	$	361		$	318
	Prior service cost amortization		52			54
	Expected return on plan assets		-825			-801
	Interest cost on benefit obligations		695			686
	Net actuarial loss amortization		825			641
	Curtailment loss		71	(a)		-
	Pension plans cost	$	1,179		$	898
	(a) Curtailment loss resulting from the GE Capital Exit Plan.
Retiree Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cost of Postretirement Benefit Plans	EFFECT ON OPERATIONS OF PRINCIPAL RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE PLANS
		Principal retiree health
		and life insurance plans
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015			2014
	Service cost for benefits earned	$	41		$	44
	Prior service cost amortization		33			98
	Expected return on plan assets		-12			-12
	Interest cost on benefit obligations		101			110
	Net actuarial loss (gain) amortization		1			-43
	Curtailment loss		4	(a)		-
	Retiree benefit plans cost	$	168		$	197
	(a) Curtailment loss resulting from the GE Capital Exit Plan.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits	UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Unrecognized tax benefits	$	5,444	$	5,619
	Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a)		4,020		4,059
	Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits		814		807
	Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits		96		103
	Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits
	in succeeding 12 months		0-800		0-900
	Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a)		0-300		0-300
	(a) Some portion of such reduction may be reported as discontinued operations.

Shareowners_Equity_Tables

Shareowners' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015		2014
	Investment securities
	Beginning balance	$	1,013	$	307
	Other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) before reclassifications –
	net of deferred taxes of $155 and $246		287		447
	Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
	of $(29) and $7		-54		10
	Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)		233		457
	Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests		1		-
	Ending balance	$	1,245	$	764
	Currency translation adjustments (CTA)
	Beginning balance	$	-2,427	$	126
	OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes
	of $1,544 and $71		-5,339		47
	Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
	of $(1) and $124		3		2
	Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)		-5,336		49
	Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests		-47		-2
	Ending balance	$	-7,716	$	177
	Cash flow hedges
	Beginning balance	$	-180	$	-257
	OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes
	of $(38) and $71		-926		99
	Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
	of $117 and $(6)		880		-31
	Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)		-46		68
	Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests		-		-
	Ending balance	$	-226	$	-189
	Benefit plans
	Beginning balance	$	-16,578	$	-9,296
	Net actuarial gain (loss) – net of deferred taxes
	of $65 and $42		210		172
	Net curtailment/settlement - net of deferred taxes
	of $27 and $0		48		-
	Prior service cost amortization – net of deferred taxes
	of $37 and $64		50		93
	Net actuarial loss amortization – net of deferred taxes
	of $304 and $213		601		430
	Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)		909		695
	Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests		-2		-
	Ending balance	$	-15,667	$	-8,601
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at March 31	$	-22,364	$	-7,849
	(a) Total other comprehensive income (loss) was $(4,240) million and $1,269 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	RECLASSIFICATION OUT OF AOCI
				Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)			2015			2014			Statement of Earnings Caption
	Available-for-sale securities
	Realized gains (losses) on
	sale/impairment of securities			$	83		$	-17		Other income
					-29			7		Benefit (provision) for income taxes
				$	54		$	-10		Net of tax
	Currency translation adjustments
	Gains (losses) on dispositions			$	-2		$	-126		Costs and expenses
					-1			124		Benefit (provision) for income taxes
				$	-3		$	-2		Net of tax
	Cash flow hedges
	Gains (losses) on interest rate derivatives			$	-39		$	-69		Interest and other financial charges
	Foreign exchange contracts				-958			128		(a)
	Other				-			-22		(b)
					-997			37		Total before tax
					117			-6		Benefit (provision) for income taxes
				$	-880		$	31		Net of tax
	Benefit plan items
	Curtailment loss			$	-75		$	-		(c)
	Amortization of prior service costs				-87			-157		(c)
	Amortization of actuarial gains (losses)				-905			-643		(c)
					-1,067			-800		Total before tax
					368			277		Benefit (provision) for income taxes
				$	-699		$	-523		Net of tax
	Total reclassification adjustments			$	-1,528		$	-504		Net of tax
	Included $(944) million and $134 million in GECC revenues from services and $(14) million and $(6) million in interest and other financial charges in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	Primarily recorded in costs and expenses.
	Curtailment loss, amortization of prior service costs and actuarial gains and losses out of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. See Note 9 for further information.
Noncontrolling Interests Balance [Table Text Block]	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	GECC preferred stock	$	4,950	$	4,950
	Synchrony Financial		2,617		2,531
	Other noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(a)		1,171		1,193
	Total	$	8,738	$	8,674
	(a) Consisted of a number of individually insignificant noncontrolling interests in partnerships and consolidated affiliates.
Changes to noncontrolling interests	CHANGES TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
					Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)					2015			2014
	Beginning balance				$	8,674		$	6,217
	Net earnings (loss)					-31			-33
	Dividends					-2			-10
	Other (including AOCI)(a)					97			9
	Ending balance				$	8,738		$	6,183
	(a) Includes research & development partner funding arrangements, acquisitions and eliminations.

GECC_Revenues_from_Services_Ta

GECC Revenues from Services (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Services Revenue [Abstract]
GECC Revenues from services
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015		2014
	Interest on loans	$	3,807	$	4,029
	Equipment leased to others		2,427		2,661
	Fees		1,048		1,086
	Investment income(a)		622		558
	Associated companies		388		373
	Premiums earned by insurance activities		329		352
	Financing leases		307		387
	Other items(b)		-2,967		412
			5,961		9,858
	Eliminations		-431		-356
	Total	$	5,530	$	9,502
	Included net other-than-temporary impairments on investment securities of $3 million and $6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Earnings_Per_Share_Information1

Earnings Per Share Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation of earnings per share		Three months ended March 31
		2015				2014
	(In millions; per-share amounts in dollars)	Diluted		Basic		Diluted		Basic
	Amounts attributable to the Company:
	Consolidated
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to
	common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b)	$	-11,374	$	-11,374	$	2,743	$	2,743
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
	for per-share calculation(a)(b)		-2,205		-2,205		252		252
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common
	shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b)	$	-13,576	$	-13,576	$	2,995	$	2,995
	Average equivalent shares
	Shares of GE common stock outstanding		10,067		10,067		10,045		10,045
	Employee compensation-related shares (including
	stock options)		-		-		78		-
	Total average equivalent shares		10,067		10,067		10,123		10,045
	Per-share amounts
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	-1.13	$	-1.13	$	0.27	$	0.27
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations		-0.22		-0.22		0.02		0.03
	Net earnings (loss)		-1.35		-1.35		0.3		0.3
	Our unvested restricted stock unit awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities. For the period ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the two-class method, as a result of the net loss from continuing operations, losses were not allocated to the participating securities. For the period ended March 31, 2014, participating securities are included in the computation of earnings (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method and the application of this treatment had an insignificant effect.
	Included an insignificant amount of dividend equivalents in each of the periods presented.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and liabilities at fair value	ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS
											Netting
	(In millions)	Level 1		(a)	Level 2		(a)	Level 3			adjustment		(b)	Net balance
	31-Mar-15
	Assets
	Investment securities
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	-		$	21,073		$	3,226		$	-		$	24,299
	State and municipal		-			5,032			552			-			5,584
	Residential mortgage-backed		-			1,222			3			-			1,225
	Commercial mortgage-backed		-			2,595			2			-			2,597
	Asset-backed		-			183			112			-			295
	Corporate – non-U.S.		13			641			397			-			1,051
	Government – non-U.S.		55			1,411			2			-			1,468
	U.S. government and federal agency		-			4,824			291			-			5,115
	Retained interests		-			-			17			-			17
	Equity
	Available-for-sale		296			20			6			-			322
	Trading		19			-			-			-			19
	Derivatives(c)		-			11,508			58			-8,546			3,020
	Other(d)		-			-			225			-			225
	Total	$	383		$	48,509		$	4,891		$	-8,546		$	45,237
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-		$	6,861		$	20		$	-5,722		$	1,159
	Other(e)		-			1,210			-			-			1,210
	Total	$	-		$	8,071		$	20		$	-5,722		$	2,369
	31-Dec-14
	Assets
	Investment securities
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	-		$	20,659		$	3,140		$	-		$	23,799
	State and municipal		-			5,171			578			-			5,749
	Residential mortgage-backed		-			1,709			16			-			1,725
	Commercial mortgage-backed		-			3,054			9			-			3,063
	Asset-backed(f)		-			343			7,575			-			7,918
	Corporate – non-U.S.		-			680			456			-			1,136
	Government – non-U.S.		56			1,738			2			-			1,796
	U.S. government and federal agency		-			1,747			266			-			2,013
	Retained interests		-			-			17			-			17
	Equity											-
	Available-for-sale		293			19			9			-			321
	Trading		21			-			-			-			21
	Derivatives(c)		-			10,038			54			-7,605			2,487
	Other(d)		-			-			277			-			277
	Total	$	370		$	45,158		$	12,399		$	-7,605		$	50,322
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-		$	4,971		$	18		$	-4,407		$	582
	Other(e)		-			1,178			-			-			1,178
	Total	$	-		$	6,149		$	18		$	-4,407		$	1,760
	(a) There were no securities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 in the three months ended March 31, 2015. There were $487 million of Government – non-U.S. and $13 million of Corporate – non-U.S. available-for-sale debt securities transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 primarily attributable to changes in market observable data.
	(b) The netting of derivative receivables and payables (including the effects of any collateral posted or received) is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists.
	(c) The fair value of derivatives includes an adjustment for non-performance risk. The cumulative adjustment was a gain (loss) of $6 million and $9 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. See Note 15 for additional information on the composition of our derivative portfolio.
	(d) Includes private equity investments.
	(e) Primarily represented the liability associated with certain of our deferred incentive compensation plans.
Changes in level 3 instruments	CHANGES IN LEVEL 3 INSTRUMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
																							Net
																							change in
				Net			Net																unrealized
				realized/			realized/																gains
				unrealized			unrealized																(losses)
				gains			gains																relating to
				(losses)			(losses)										Transfers		Transfers				instruments
		Balance at		included			included										into		out of		Balance at		still held at
	(In millions)	1-Jan		in earnings(a)			in AOCI		Purchases			Sales			Settlements		Level 3(b)		Level 3(b)		31-Mar		March 31(c )
	2015
	Investment securities
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	3,140	$	8	$	61		$	94		$	-18		$	-36	$	-	$	-23	$	3,226	$	-
	State and municipal		578		-		-			7			-31			-2		-		-		552		-
	RMBS		16		5		-4			-			-14			-		-		-		3		-
	CMBS		9		-		-			-			-7			-		-		-		2		-
	ABS		7,575		-		160			140			-11			-442		-		-7,310		112		-
	Corporate – non-U.S.		456		-		-7			252			-57			-245		-		-2		397		-
	Government – non-U.S.		2		-		-			-			-			-		-		-		2		-
	U.S. government and
	federal agency		266		-		26			-			-			-1		-		-		291		-
	Retained interests		17		-		-			1			-			-1		-		-		17		-
	Equity
	Available-for-sale		9		2		-2			-			-			-3		-		-		6		-
	Derivatives(d)(e)		45		4		2			-			-			-2		-		-1		48		4
	Other		277		-38		-			-			-14			-		-		-		225		-38
	Total	$	12,390	$	-19	$	236		$	494		$	-152		$	-732	$	-	$	-7,336	$	4,881	$	-34
	2014
	Investment securities
	Debt
	U.S. corporate	$	2,953	$	8	$	60		$	153		$	-2		$	-112	$	97	$	-53	$	3,104	$	-
	State and municipal		96		-		27			9			-			-7		435		-		560		-
	RMBS		86		-		-1			-			-			-4		-		-		81		-
	CMBS		10		-		-			-			-			-1		2		-		11		-
	ABS		6,898		1		-27			405			-			-369		-		-		6,908		-
	Corporate – non-U.S.		678		1		15			219			-2			-223		-		-		688		-
	Government – non-U.S.		31		-		-			-			-			-		-		-30		1		-
	U.S. government and
	federal agency		225		-		9			-			-			-		-		-2		232		-
	Retained interests		21		-		-			1			-			-2		-		-		20		-
	Equity
	Available-for-sale		11		-		-			-			-			-		-		-		11		-
	Derivatives(d)(e)		21		7		-			-1			-			2		-1		-		28		13
	Other		480		1		-			-			-13			-		-		-279		189		-9
	Total	$	11,510	$	18	$	83		$	786		$	-17		$	-716	$	533	$	-364	$	11,833	$	4
	Earnings effects are primarily included in the “GECC revenues from services” and “Interest and other financial charges” captions in the Statement of Earnings (Loss).
	Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were primarily a result of the reclassification of investments in our CLL business in asset-backed securities collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries to assets of business held for sale. Transfers out of Level 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were primarily a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity.
	Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings.
	Represents derivative assets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $10 million and $6 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	Gains (losses) included in net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 15.
Non-recurring fair value amounts (as measured at the time of the adjustment) for those assets remeasured to fair value on a non-recurring basis		Remeasured during						Remeasured during
		the three months ended						the year ended
		31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
	(In millions)	Level 2			Level 3			Level 2			Level 3
	Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale	$	-		$	41,644		$	49		$	808
	Cost and equity method investments		-			2,151			2			399
	Long-lived assets, including real estate		-			2,351			364			836
	Total	$	-		$	46,146		$	415		$	2,043
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015			2014
	Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale	$	-4,000		$	-119
	Cost and equity method investments		-1,462			-208
	Long-lived assets, including real estate		-602			-64
	Total	$	-6,064		$	-391
Fair value adjustments to assets measured on a non-recurring basis	The following table represents the fair value adjustments to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and still held at March 31, 2015 and 2014.
		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015			2014
	Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale	$	-4,000		$	-119
	Cost and equity method investments		-1,462			-208
	Long-lived assets, including real estate		-602			-64
	Total	$	-6,064		$	-391
Significant Unobservable Inputs Used For Level Three Recurring And Nonrecurring Measurements [Table Text Block]	LEVEL 3 MEASUREMENTS - SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS
										Range
	(Dollars in millions)		Fair value			Valuation technique		Unobservable inputs		(weighted average)
	31-Mar-15
	Recurring fair value measurements
	Investment securities – Debt
	U.S. corporate		$	1,015		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		1.7%-13.2% (6.7%)
	State and municipal			456		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		2.8%-6.3% (4.8%)
	Asset-backed			99		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		5.3%-9.0% (5.6%)
	Corporate – non-U.S.			333		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		0.2%-14.0% (5.6%)
	Other financial assets			195		Income approach,		EBITDA multiple		6.6X-9.0X (8.1X)
						Market comparables		Capitalization rate(b)		6.5%-7.8% (7.7%)
	Non-recurring fair value measurements
	Financing receivables and
	financing receivables held for sale		$	40,043		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		1.0%-30.0% (8.5%)
	Cost and equity method investments			1,928		Market comparables		Price to book multiple		0.4X-1.0X (0.6X)
	Long-lived assets, including real estate			381		Income approach		Capitalization rate(b)		4.5%-15.4% (7.6%)
	31-Dec-14
	Recurring fair value measurements
	Investment securities – Debt
	U.S. corporate		$	980		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		1.5%-14.8% (6.6%)
	State and municipal			481		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		1.9%-5.9% (2.8%)
	Asset-backed			7,554		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		2.2%-12.4% (5.0%)
	Corporate – non-U.S.			388		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		0.4%-14.0% (5.7%)
	Other financial assets			117		Income approach,		EBITDA multiple		5.4X-9.1X (7.7X)
						Market comparables		Capitalization rate(b)		6.5%-7.8% (7.7%)
	Non-recurring fair value measurements
	Financing receivables and
	financing receivables held for sale		$	82		Business enterprise		EBITDA multiple		4.3X-6.5X (6.2X)
						value
	Cost and equity method investments			343		Income approach,		Discount rate(a)		8.0%-10.0% (9.4%)
						Business enterprise		EBITDA multiple		1.8X-10.5X (7.0X)
						value, Market comparables
	Long-lived assets, including real estate			666		Income approach		Discount rate(a)		2.0%-19.0% (6.8%)
	Discount rates are determined based on inputs that market participants would use when pricing investments, including credit and liquidity risk. An increase in the discount rate would result in a decrease in the fair value.
	Represents the rate of return on net operating income that is considered acceptable for an investor and is used to determine a property’s capitalized value. An increase in the capitalization rate would result in a decrease in the fair value.

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Estimated fair value of assets and liabilities		31-Mar-15								31-Dec-14
					Assets (liabilities)							Assets (liabilities)
					Carrying							Carrying
		Notional			amount			Estimated		Notional		amount		Estimated
	(In millions)	amount			(net)			fair value		amount		(net)		fair value
	GE
	Assets
	Investments and notes receivable	$	(a)		$	505		$	552	$	(a)	$	502	$	551
	Liabilities
	Borrowings(b)		(a)			-16,258			-17,471		(a)		-16,340		-17,503
	GECC
	Assets
	Loans		(a)			72,748			78,974		(a)		193,214		197,833
	Other commercial mortgages		(a)			1,430			1,569		(a)		1,427		1,508
	Loans held for sale		(a)			76,679			76,797		(a)		1,830		1,855
	Other financial instruments(c)		(a)			239			315		(a)		566		786
	Liabilities
	Borrowings and bank deposits(b)(d)		(a)			-335,941			-351,046		(a)		-349,041		-365,724
	Investment contract benefits		(a)			-2,923			-3,553		(a)		-2,970		-3,565
	Guaranteed investment contracts		(a)			-1,000			-1,049		(a)		-1,000		-1,031
	Insurance – credit life(e)		-			-			-		1,843		-90		-77
	(a) These financial instruments do not have notional amounts.
	(b) See Note 8.
	(c) Principally comprises cost method investments.
	(d) Fair values exclude interest rate and currency derivatives designated as hedges of borrowings. Had they been included, the fair value of borrowings at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 would have been reduced by $4,514 million and $5,020 million, respectively.
	(e) Net of reinsurance of none and $964 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Loan commitments	NOTIONAL AMOUNTS OF LOAN COMMITMENTS
	(In millions)		31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Ordinary course of business lending commitments(a)		$	2,935		$	3,239
	Unused revolving credit lines(b)
	Commercial(c)			12,987			14,681
	Consumer – principally credit cards			309,688			306,188
	Excluded investment commitments of $742 million and $835 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Excluded amounts related to inventory financing arrangements, which may be withdrawn at our option, of $13,530 million and $15,041 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Included amounts related to commitments of $9,434 million and $10,509 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, associated with secured financing arrangements that could have increased to a maximum of $11,656 million and $12,353 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, based on asset volume under the arrangement.
Fair value of derivatives by contract type	FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVES
		31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
	(In millions)		Assets			Liabilities			Assets		Liabilities
	Derivatives accounted for as hedges
	Interest rate contracts	$	6,106		$	241		$	5,859	$	461
	Currency exchange contracts		3,353			1,627			2,579		884
	Other contracts		-			4			-		2
			9,459			1,872			8,438		1,347
	Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
	Interest rate contracts		152			133			186		137
	Currency exchange contracts		1,693			4,822			1,212		3,450
	Other contracts		262			54			256		55
			2,107			5,009			1,654		3,642
	Gross derivatives recognized in statement of
	financial position
	Gross derivatives		11,566			6,881			10,092		4,989
	Gross accrued interest		947			-31			1,398		-18
			12,513			6,850			11,490		4,971
	Amounts offset in statement of financial position
	Netting adjustments(a)		-5,223			-5,229			-3,896		-3,905
	Cash collateral(b)		-3,323			-493			-3,709		-502
			-8,546			-5,722			-7,605		-4,407
	Net derivatives recognized in statement of
	financial position
	Net derivatives		3,967			1,128			3,885		564
	Amounts not offset in statement of
	financial position
	Securities held as collateral(c)		-2,325			-			-3,268		-
	Net amount	$	1,642		$	1,128		$	617	$	564
	Derivatives are classified in the captions “All other assets” and “All other liabilities” and the related accrued interest is classified in “Other GECC receivables” and “All other liabilities” in our financial statements.
	The netting of derivative receivables and payables is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. Amounts include fair value adjustments related to our own and counterparty non-performance risk. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the cumulative adjustment for non-performance risk was a gain (loss) of $6 million and $9 million, respectively.
	Excluded excess cash collateral received and posted of $157 million and $255 million at March 31, 2015, respectively, and $63 million and $211 million at December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Excluded excess securities collateral received of $196 million and $317 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Fair value hedges	EARNINGS EFFECTS OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS
		Three months ended March 31
		2015						2014
		Gain (loss)			Gain (loss)			Gain (loss)		Gain (loss)
		on hedging			on hedged			on hedging		on hedged
	(In millions)	derivatives			items			derivatives		items
	Interest rate contracts	$	1,060		$	-1,091		$	990	$	-1,005
	Currency exchange contracts		-7			6			2		-3
Cash flow hedges								Gain (loss) reclassified
		Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI						from AOCI into earnings
		for the three months ended March 31						for the three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015			2014			2015		2014
	Interest rate contracts	$	-3		$	3		$	-39	$	-69
	Currency exchange contracts		-1,077			156			-957		108
	Commodity contracts		-3			-2			-1		-2
	Total(a)	$	-1,083		$	157		$	-997	$	37
	(a) Gain (loss) is recorded in GECC revenues from services, interest and other financial charges, and other costs and expenses when reclassified to earnings.
Net investment hedges	GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED THROUGH CTA
		Gain (loss) recognized in CTA						Gain (loss) reclassified from CTA
		for the three months ended March 31						for the three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015			2014			2015		2014
	Currency exchange contracts	$	4,989		$	-1,033		$	785	$	10

Variable_Interest_Entities_Tab

Variable Interest Entities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Schedule of VIE	ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF CONSOLIDATED VIEs
				Consolidated Securitization Entities
										Trade
	(In millions)	Trinity(a)		Credit cards		(b)	Equipment		(b)	receivables			Other			Total
	31-Mar-15
	Assets(c)
	Financing receivables, net	$	-	$	23,637		$	13,388	(e)	$	-		$	2,842	(e)	$	39,867
	Current receivables		-		-			-			2,846	(d)		477			3,323
	Investment securities		2,291		-			-			-			999			3,290
	Other assets		115		143			795			1			2,236			3,290
	Total	$	2,406	$	23,780		$	14,183		$	2,847		$	6,554		$	49,770
	Liabilities(c)
	Borrowings	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	673		$	673
	Non-recourse borrowings		-		13,817			10,616			2,677			451			27,561
	Other liabilities		1,020		312			453			29			1,567			3,381
	Total	$	1,020	$	14,129		$	11,069		$	2,706		$	2,691		$	31,615
	31-Dec-14
	Assets(c)
	Financing receivables, net	$	-	$	25,645		$	12,843		$	-		$	3,064		$	41,552
	Current receivables		-		-			-			3,028	(d)		509			3,537
	Investment securities		2,369		-			-			-			1,005			3,374
	Other assets		17		1,059			766			2			2,814			4,658
	Total	$	2,386	$	26,704		$	13,609		$	3,030		$	7,392		$	53,121
	Liabilities(c)
	Borrowings	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	523		$	523
	Non-recourse borrowings		-		14,967			10,359			2,692			646			28,664
	Other liabilities		1,022		332			593			26			1,548			3,521
	Total	$	1,022	$	15,299		$	10,952		$	2,718		$	2,717		$	32,708
	Excluded intercompany advances from GECC to Trinity, which were eliminated in consolidation of $1,565 million and $1,565 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	We provide servicing to the CSEs and are contractually permitted to commingle cash collected from customers on financing receivables sold to CSE investors with our own cash prior to payment to a CSE, provided our short-term credit rating does not fall below A-1/P-1. These CSEs also owe us amounts for purchased financial assets and scheduled interest and principal payments. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the amounts of commingled cash owed to the CSEs were $2,702 million and $2,809 million, respectively, and the amounts owed to us by CSEs were $2,735 million and $2,913 million, respectively.
	Asset amounts exclude intercompany receivables for cash collected on behalf of the entities by GECC as servicer, which are eliminated in consolidation. Such receivables provide the cash to repay the entities’ liabilities. If these intercompany receivables were included in the table above, assets would be higher. In addition, other assets, borrowings and other liabilities exclude intercompany balances that are eliminated in consolidation.
	Included $659 million and $686 million of receivables at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, originated by Appliances. We require third party debt holder consent to sell these assets. The receivables will be included in assets of businesses held for sale when the consent is received.
Unconsolidated VIE	INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED VIEs
	(In millions)	31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Other assets and investment securities		827	$	8,805
	Financing receivables – net		464		2,090
	Total investments		1,291		10,895
	Contractual obligations to fund investments or guarantees		1,862		2,201
	Revolving lines of credit		108		168
	Total	$	3,261	$	13,264
	Investment of businesses held for sale(a)		9,371		-
	Total	$	12,632	$	13,264
	We committed to sell certain businesses in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan and reclassified amounts to assets of businesses held for sale. The balance at March 31, 2015 primarily relates to our $8,377 million investment in asset-backed securities issued by SSLP which was included in Financing receivables – net and Other assets and investment securities for the period ended December 31, 2014.

Intercompany_Transactions_Tabl

Intercompany Transactions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Intercompany Transactions [Abstract]
Intercompany Transactions		Three months ended March 31
	(In millions)	2015		2014
	Cash from (used for) operating activities-continuing operations
	Combined	$	3,814	$	4,553
	GE customer receivables sold to GECC		1,308		731
	GECC dividends to GE		-450		-500
	Other reclassifications and eliminations		334		-175
		$	5,006	$	4,609
	Cash from (used for) investing activities-continuing operations
	Combined	$	6,545	$	3,769
	GE customer receivables sold to GECC		-1,274		-1,185
	Other reclassifications and eliminations		-551		-545
		$	4,720	$	2,039
	Cash from (used for) financing activities-continuing operations
	Combined	$	-8,615	$	-10,072
	GE customer receivables sold to GECC		-34		454
	GECC dividends to GE		450		500
	Other reclassifications and eliminations		217		720
		$	-7,982	$	-8,398

Supplemental_Information_About1

Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Information About Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables	PAST DUE AND NONACCRUAL FINANCING RECEIVABLES
			31-Mar-15									31-Dec-14
			Over 30 days			Over 90 days						Over 30 days			Over 90 days
	(In millions)		past due			past due			Nonaccrual			past due			past due			Nonaccrual
	Commercial
	CLL	$	636		$	137		$	25		$	1,986		$	1,033		$	2,000
	Energy Financial Services		10			-			63			-			-			68
	GECAS		-			-			255			-			-			419
	Total Commercial		646			137			343	(a)		1,986			1,033			2,487	(a)
	Consumer		2,209			1,056	(b)		2	(c)		5,137			2,495	(b)		1,484	(c)
	Total	$	2,855		$	1,193		$	345		$	7,123		$	3,528		$	3,971
	Total as a percent of financing receivables		3.5	%		1.5	%		0.4	%		3.2	%		1.6	%		1.8	%
	(a) Included $321 million and $1,549 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms.
	(b) Included $1,054 million and $1,231 million of Consumer loans at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which are over 90 days past due and continue to accrue interest until the accounts are written off in the period that the account becomes 180 days past due.
	(c) Included none and $179 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms.
Impaired Loans	IMPAIRED LOANS AND RELATED RESERVES
		With no specific allowance									With a specific allowance
		Recorded			Unpaid			Average			Recorded			Unpaid						Average
		investment			principal			investment			investment			principal			Associated			investment
	(In millions)	in loans			balance			in loans			in loans			balance			allowance(a)			in loans
	31-Mar-15
	Commercial
	CLL	$	8		$	8		$	1,150		$	6		$	6		$	5		$	206
	Energy Financial Services		54			55			53			9			9			-			12
	GECAS		170			175			250			-			-			-			-
	Other		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
	Total Commercial(b)		232			238			1,453			15			15			5			218
	Consumer(c)		-			-			69			726			625	(d)		244			1,383
	Total	$	232		$	238		$	1,522		$	741		$	640		$	249		$	1,601
	31-Dec-14
	Commercial
	CLL	$	2,292		$	4,397		$	2,725		$	406		$	1,125		$	133		$	717
	Energy Financial Services		53			54			26			15			15			12			24
	GECAS		329			337			88			-			-			-			15
	Other		-			-			-			-			-			-			1
	Total Commercial(b)		2,674			4,788			2,839			421			1,140			145			757
	Consumer(c)		138			179			120			2,042			2,092			408			2,547
	Total	$	2,812		$	4,967		$	2,959		$	2,463		$	3,232		$	553		$	3,304
	(a) Write-offs to net realizable value are recognized against the allowance for losses primarily in the reporting period in which management has deemed all or a portion of the financing receivable to be uncollectible, but not later than 360 days after initial recognition of a specific reserve for a collateral dependent loan.
	(b) We recognized $6 million, $178 million and $57 million of interest income, including none on a cash basis, in the three months ended March 31, 2015, the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2014, respectively, principally in CLL. The total average investment in impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 was $1,671 million and $3,596 million, respectively.
	(c) We recognized $23 million, $126 million and $46 million of interest income, including $1 million, $5 million and an insignificant amount on a cash basis, in the three months ended March 31, 2015, the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2014, respectively. The total average investment in impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 was $1,452 million and $2,667 million, respectively.
	(d) Unpaid principal balance excludes accrued interest and fees.
Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses	(In millions)	Non-impaired financing receivables			General reserves			Impaired loans			Specific reserves
	31-Mar-15
	Commercial	$	22,918		$	89		$	247		$	5
	Consumer		57,522			3,011			726			244
	Total	$	80,440		$	3,100		$	973		$	249
	31-Dec-14
	Commercial	$	118,381		$	758		$	3,095		$	145
	Consumer		98,640			3,603			2,180			408
	Total	$	217,021		$	4,361		$	5,275		$	553
Schedule Of Impaired Loan Balance Classified To Measure Impairment	IMPAIRED LOAN BALANCE CLASSIFIED BY THE METHOD USED TO MEASURE IMPAIRMENT
	(In millions)							31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Discounted cash flow							$	834		$	3,915
	Collateral value								139			1,360
	Total							$	973		$	5,275
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Supplemental Information About Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Credit Quality Indicators	COMMERCIAL FINANCING RECEIVABLES BY RISK CATEGORY
		Secured
	(In millions)	A			B			C			Total
	31-Mar-15
	CLL	$	12,131		$	28		$	42		$	12,201
	Energy Financial Services		2,378			171			-			2,549
	GECAS		7,488			229			100			7,817
	Other		127			-			-			127
	Total	$	22,124		$	428		$	142		$	22,694
	31-Dec-14
	CLL	$	105,230		$	2,023		$	2,334		$	109,587
	Energy Financial Services		2,479			60			16			2,555
	GECAS		7,908			237			118			8,263
	Other		130			-			-			130
	Total	$	115,747		$	2,320		$	2,468		$	120,535
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Supplemental Information About Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Credit Quality Indicators		Refreshed FICO score
		31-Mar-15									31-Dec-14
		661 or			601 to			600 or			661 or			601 to			600 or
	(in millions)	higher			660			less			higher			660			less
	U.S. installment and
	revolving credit	$	40,761		$	11,681		$	4,486		$	43,466		$	11,865		$	4,532

Operating_Segment_Table_MDA_De

Operating Segment Table - MDA (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$29,356		$33,548
Interest and other financial charges	1,930		2,141
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-4,948		3,319
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	-2,202		252
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-13,608		2,952
Variance in interest and other financial charges	-7.00%
Variance in provision for income taxes	4.00%
Variance segment profit favorable unfavorable	U
Variance earnings loss continued operations fav unfav	U
VarianceEarningsLossDiscontinuedOperationsFavUnfav	U
GE Capital [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Variance segment profit favorable unfavorable	U
GE
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	11,348	[1]	25,865	[1]
Interest and other financial charges	389	[1]	365	[1]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-11,191	[1]	3,007	[1]
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	-2,202	[1]	252	[1]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-13,699	[1]	2,941	[1]
Variance in revenues	-12.00%
GE | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	30,342		34,434
Operating Income (Loss)	-8,984		4,972
Variance in revenues	-12.00%
GE | Power And Water [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,716		5,509
Operating Income (Loss)	871		888
Variance in revenues	4.00%
Variance in segment profit	-2.00%
GE | Oil And Gas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	3,961		4,308
Operating Income (Loss)	432		446
Variance in revenues	-8.00%
Variance in segment profit	-3.00%
GE | Energy Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Variance segment profit favorable unfavorable	F
GE | Energy Management [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,685		1,672
Operating Income (Loss)	28		5
Variance in revenues	1.00%
GE | Aviation [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,674		5,778
Operating Income (Loss)	1,314		1,115
Variance in revenues	-2.00%
Variance in segment profit	18.00%
GE | Healthcare [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	4,075		4,198
Operating Income (Loss)	587		570
Variance in revenues	-3.00%
Variance in segment profit	3.00%
GE | Transportation [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,308		1,227
Operating Income (Loss)	225		202
Variance in revenues	7.00%
Variance in segment profit	11.00%
GE | Appliances And Lighting [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,941		1,857
Operating Income (Loss)	103		53
Variance in revenues	5.00%
Variance in segment profit	94.00%
GE | Industrial Segments [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	24,360		24,549
Operating Income (Loss)	3,560		3,279
Variance in revenues	-1.00%
Variance in segment profit	9.00%
GE | GE Capital [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,982		9,885
Operating Income (Loss)	-12,544		1,693
Variance in revenues	-39.00%
GE | Corporate Items And Eliminations [Member] | Intersegment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	-986		-886
Operating Income (Loss)	-1,692		-1,542
Variance in revenues	-11.00%
Variance in segment profit	-10.00%
GECC
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	5,982		9,885
Interest and other financial charges	1,651		1,887
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-6,301		2,005
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	-2,201		252
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	($14,654)		$1,956
[1]	Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business Disposition Charges After Tax	$16,118
Business Disposition Charges On Continuing Operation After Tax	13,764
Business Disposition Charges On Continuing Operation Impairment In Value Of Asset After Tax	4,962
Business Disposition Charges On Continuing Operation Business Held For Sale After Tax	2,822
Business Disposition Charges On Discontinuing Operation After Tax	2,354
Unconditional Guarantee On Principal And Interest	210,107
Business Disposition Charges On Continuing Operation Repatriation Of Foreign Earnings After Tax	$5,980

Recovered_Sheet1

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations (Assets and Liabilities of Businesses Held for Sale) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested	$0	$232
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	0		0
Investment securities (Note 3)	41,992		47,558
Current receivables	20,547		23,237
Assets of businesses held for sale	31,261		36,795
Deferred income taxes	2,901		-1,353
Liabilities of businesses held for sale	2,073		2,276
currency [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1,560		676
Investment securities (Note 3)	7,720		448
Current receivables	178		180
Inventories	703		588
Loans and Finance Receivables	31,318		2,144
Property, plant and equipment - net	8,149		1,015
Goodwill	5,406		539
Intangible Assets - Net	310		170
Other	3,050		540
Valuation allowance on disposal group	-1,845		0
Assets of businesses held for sale	56,549		6,300
Short-term Borrowings	840		441
Accounts Payable	1,378		510
Other Current Liabilities	1,233		348
Bank Deposits	1,711		1,931
Long-term borrowings	230		0
Deferred income taxes	255		-33
Other	1,721		178
Liabilities of businesses held for sale	7,368		3,375
Held for sale [Member] | Appliances | currency [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business				3,300
Assets of businesses held for sale				2,704
Liabilities of businesses held for sale				1,417
Held for sale [Member] | Hungary Bank [Member] | currency [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Assets of businesses held for sale			3,107
Liabilities of businesses held for sale			2,177
Held for sale [Member] | Signaling [Member] | currency [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business			800
Assets of businesses held for sale			236
Liabilities of businesses held for sale			130
Held for sale [Member] | CLL [Member] | currency [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Pre Tax Gain On Sale Of Business	-1,845
Gain On Sale Of Business Net Of Tax	-2,822
Assets of businesses held for sale	44,398
Liabilities of businesses held for sale	3,871
Held for sale [Member] | ANZ [Member] | currency [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Assets of businesses held for sale	6,093
Liabilities of businesses held for sale	286
Held for sale [Member] | ANZ [Member] | AUD [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business	6,800
Held for sale [Member] | ANZ [Member] | NZD [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business	$1,400

Recovered_Sheet2

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations (Financing Receivables Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Balance sheet [line items]
Receivables Held For Sale Amount	$92,959		$1,830
Provision for losses on GECC financing receivables	4,859	984
Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Receivables Held For Sale Amount	92,959		1,830
CLL | Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Receivables Held For Sale Amount	65,974		1,409
Energy Financial Services | Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Receivables Held For Sale Amount	0		35
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) | Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Receivables Held For Sale Amount	259		27
Total Commercial | Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Receivables Held For Sale Amount	66,233		1,471
Consumer | Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Receivables Held For Sale Amount	26,726		359
GECC
Balance sheet [line items]
Receivables Held For Sale Amount	92,959		1,830
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	345		3,971
Over 30 days past due	2,855		7,123
Provision for losses on GECC financing receivables	4,859	984
GECC | Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Allowance for loans losses write offs	5,072
Provision for losses net of tax	3,341
Provision for losses before tax	3,955
GECC | CLL
Balance sheet [line items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	25		2,000
Over 30 days past due	636		1,986
GECC | Energy Financial Services
Balance sheet [line items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	63		68
Over 30 days past due	10		0
GECC | GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
Balance sheet [line items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	255		419
Over 30 days past due	0		0
GECC | Total Commercial | Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	1,401
Over 30 days past due	993
GECC | Consumer
Balance sheet [line items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	2		1,484
Over 30 days past due	2,209		5,137
GECC | Consumer | Restructuring Charges
Balance sheet [line items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	1,109
Over 30 days past due	$1,757

Businesses_Held_for_Sale_Finan2

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations (Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Operations
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	$4,859	$984
Disposal
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	-2,202	252
Assets
Assets of discontinued operations	31,261		36,795
Liabilities
Liabilities of discontinued operations	2,073		2,276
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Operations
Total revenues and other income (loss)	499	660
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	30	123
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	122	110
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes	152	233
Disposal
Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes	-1,808	18
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-546	1
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes	-2,354	19
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	-2,202	252
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	259		320
Investment securities	799		848
Financing Receivables - net	19,348		19,636
Other Receivables	420		422
Property, plant and equipment - net	137		141
Goodwill	440		537
Intangible Assets - Net	93		109
Deferred income taxes	1,425		1,755
Other	10,148		13,027
Assets of discontinued operations	31,261		36,795
Valuation allowance on disposal group	-1,808		0
Liabilities
Short-term Borrowings	20		273
Other Current Liabilities	111		28
Accounts Payable	465		549
Long-term borrowings	188		234
Deferred income taxes	183		237
Other	1,106		955
Liabilities of discontinued operations	2,073		2,276
GECC
Operations
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	4,859	984
Disposal
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	-2,201	252
Assets
Assets of discontinued operations	31,252		36,785
Liabilities
Liabilities of discontinued operations	1,951		2,139
GECC | GECC Real Estate Properties [Member]
Operations
Total revenues and other income (loss)	499	630
Interest	-237	-273
Operating and administrative	-164	-149
Depreciation and amortization	-60	-86
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	4	15
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	42	137
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	30	103
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes	72	240
Disposal
Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes	-1,808	0
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-546	0
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes	-2,354	0
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	-2,282	240
GECC | GECC Real Estate Properties [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Operations
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	($1,765)	$138

Businesses_Held_for_Sale_Finan3

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations (WMC) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	Lawsuits
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	($2,202)	$252
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Adjustment For Pending Claims For Unmet Representations And Warranties	5
Lawsuit Relating To Representations And Warranties Amount Of Mortgages			12,671
Number Of Securitizations Related To Lawsuits Involving repurchase Claims On Loans In Which Adverse Parties Are Securitization Trustees	14
Revenues from discontinued operations	0	4
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	-6	-2
Number Of Lawsuits Involving Repurchase Claims On Loans	15
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Increase To Reserve For Claims For Unmet Representations And Warranties For Adverse Effect In Assumptions	0
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Increase To Reserve For Claims For Unmet Representations And Warranties For Adverse Effect In Assumptions	$500

Businesses_Held_for_Sale_Finan4

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations (Rollforward of the Reserve) (Details) (WMC Discontinued Operations [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financial Information For Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Reserve, beginning of period	$809	$800	$800
Provision	7	0
Claim resolutions	-2	-250
Reserve, end of period	814	550	809
Pending claims, beginning of period	3,694
New claims	8,982		9,225
Pending claims, end of period	3,689		3,694
Claims Relating To Alleged Breaches Of Representations That Are Beyond Applicable Statute Of Llimitations	$429

Businesses_Held_for_Sale_Finan5

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations (Other) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax	($2,202)		$252
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	-2,202		252
Segment Discontinued Operations Member
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations	-2,354		19
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax	-2,202		252
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	-1,808		18
GECC
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax	-2,201		252
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	-2,201		252
GE
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax	-2,202	[1]	252	[1]
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	($2,202)	[1]	$252	[1]
[1]	Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

Investment_Securities_Investme

Investment Securities (Investment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	$36,330	$42,571
Gross unrealized gains	5,797	5,309
Gross unrealized losses	-135	-322
Investments	41,992	47,558
Eliminations
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	-4	-4
Gross unrealized gains	0	0
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	-4	-4
U.S. Government and federal agency
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	41,992	47,558
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments	34
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments	1,191
GE
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	92	82
Gross unrealized gains	55	4
Gross unrealized losses	-4	-2
Estimated fair value	143	84
Investments	143	84
GE | US Corporate
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	14	12
Gross unrealized gains	0	0
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	14	12
GE | Corporate - non-U.S.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	1	1
Gross unrealized gains	0	0
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	1	1
GE | Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	77	69
Gross unrealized gains	55	4
Gross unrealized losses	-4	-2
Estimated fair value	128	71
GE | Trading Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	0	0
Gross unrealized gains	0	0
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	0	0
GECC
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	36,242	42,493
Gross unrealized gains	5,742	5,305
Gross unrealized losses	-131	-320
Estimated fair value	41,853	47,478
Investments	41,853	47,478
GECC | US Corporate
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	20,015	19,889
Gross unrealized gains	4,322	3,967
Gross unrealized losses	-52	-69
Estimated fair value	24,285	23,787
GECC | State and municipal
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	4,967	5,181
Gross unrealized gains	667	624
Gross unrealized losses	-50	-56
Estimated fair value	5,584	5,749
GECC | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	1,129	1,578
Gross unrealized gains	100	153
Gross unrealized losses	-4	-6
Estimated fair value	1,225	1,725
GECC | Commercial mortgage backed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	2,421	2,903
Gross unrealized gains	181	170
Gross unrealized losses	-5	-10
Estimated fair value	2,597	3,063
GECC | Asset-backed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	301	8,084
Gross unrealized gains	11	9
Gross unrealized losses	-17	-175
Estimated fair value	295	7,918
GECC | Corporate - non-U.S.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	914	1,021
Gross unrealized gains	137	115
Gross unrealized losses	-1	-1
Estimated fair value	1,050	1,135
GECC | Government - non-U.S.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	1,287	1,646
Gross unrealized gains	182	152
Gross unrealized losses	-1	-2
Estimated fair value	1,468	1,796
GECC | U.S. Government and federal agency
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	5,029	1,957
Gross unrealized gains	86	56
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	5,115	2,013
GECC | Retained interest
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	16	16
Gross unrealized gains	1	1
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	17	17
GECC | Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	144	197
Gross unrealized gains	55	58
Gross unrealized losses	-1	-1
Estimated fair value	198	254
GECC | Trading Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	19	21
Gross unrealized gains	0	0
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	$19	$21

Investment_Securities_Investme1

Investment Securities (Investments, by type and length in continuous loss position) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	$3,255		$9,765
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	-32		-182
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	701		1,642
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	-103		-140
Percent of Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more, considered investment grade	70.00%
OTTI Previously Recognized Through OCI On Securities Held, Gross Unrealized Losses	0
Incremental credit loss impairments recognized on securities previously impaired	0	1
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Additions, No Previous Impairment	0	0
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Reductions, Securities Sold	-4	-51
US Corporate
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	820		554
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	-22		-16
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	295		836
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	-30		-53
State and municipal
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	206		81
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	-2		-1
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	203		348
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	-48		-55
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	127		30
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	-1		0
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	97		159
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	-3		-6
Mortgage-backed Securities, Residential, Subprime, Financing Receivable [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	65
Commercial mortgage backed
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	101		165
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	0		-1
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	26		204
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	-5		-9
Asset-backed
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	58		7,493
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	0		-158
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	77		77
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	-17		-17
Corporate - non-U.S.
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	27		42
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	-1		-1
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	2		3
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	0		0
Government - non-U.S.
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	403		677
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	-1		-2
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	0		14
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	0		0
U.S. Government and federal agency
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	1,497		705
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	0		0
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	1		1
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	0		0
Retained interest
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	0		0
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	0		0
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	0		0
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	0		0
Equity Securities
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	16		18
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	-5		-3
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	0		0
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	0		0
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	1,191
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	34
GECC | Equity Securities
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	5		4
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months	($4)		($2)

Investment_Securities_Impairme

Investment Securities (Impairments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Pre-tax, Other-Than-Temporary Impairments on Investment Securities
Total pre tax, OTTI recognized	$3	$10
Less: pre-tax, OTTI recognized in AOCI	0	-4
Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in earnings	3	6
Other Than Temporary Impairment Related To Equity Securities	$0	$1

Investment_Securities_Changes_

Investment Securities (Changes in Cumulative Credit Loss Impairments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Changes in Cumulative Credit Loss Impairments Recognized on Debt Securities
Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, beginning of period	$725	$1,021
Credit loss impairments recognized on securities not previously impaired	0	0
Incremental credit loss impairments recognized on securities previously impaired	0	1
Less: credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities sold during the period	4	51
Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, end of period	$721	$971

Investment_Securities_Contract

Investment Securities (Contractual maturities) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Amortized cost
Within one year	$4,722
After one year through five years	3,706
After five years through ten years	5,146
After ten years	18,653
Estimated fair value
Within one year	4,735
After one year through five years	3,967
After five years through ten years	5,634
After ten years	$23,181

Investment_Securities_Gross_Re

Investment Securities (Gross Realized Gain Losses) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total	$83	$6
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds	3,561	1,327
Net pre-tax gains (loss) on trading securities	-2	-5
Subsidiaries [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gains	0	0
Losses, including impairments	0	0
Total	0	0
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gains	97	13
Losses, including impairments	-14	-7
Total	83	6
Subsidiaries GECC [Member] | Trinity [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gains	$1,627

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory
Total	$17,830	$17,689
GE
Inventory
Raw materials and work in process	9,896	9,820
Finished goods	7,314	7,126
Unbilled shipments	614	755
Inventory, Gross, Total	17,824	17,701
Less revaluation to LIFO	-43	-62
Total	17,781	17,639
GECC
Inventory
Finished goods	49	50
Total	$49	$50

GECC_Financing_Receivables_and2

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	$68,040		$205,180
Assets	617,631	[1]	646,997	[1]
GECC
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	81,413		222,296
Less allowance for losses	-3,349		-4,914		-4,969	-4,986
Financing receivables, net	78,064		217,382
Assets	476,460		501,405
GECC | Held for sale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	93,141
Assets	29,952
GECC | Loans and Finance Receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	76,066		197,949
GECC | Financing Receivable
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	5,347		24,347
Loans that have been acquired in a transfer but have been subject to credit deterioration since origination per ASC 310, Receivables	0		209
GECC | Financing Receivable | Held for sale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	93,141
Assets	$29,952
[1]	(a) Our consolidated assets at March 31, 2015 included total assets of $48,076million of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs. These assets included net financing receivables of $27,831 million, financing receivables held for sale of $14,171 million and investment securities of $3,290 million. Our consolidated liabilities at March 31, 2015 included liabilities of certain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to GE. These liabilities included non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (CSEs) of $27,561 million. See Note 16.

GECC_Financing_Receivables_and3

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables (Net Investment in Financing Leases) (Details) (GECC, USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Leases [Abstract]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	$81,413	$222,296
Initial direct costs on direct financing leases	284	317
Pre-tax income	112	31
Income tax	43	11
Financing Receivable
Financing Leases [Abstract]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	$5,347	$24,347

GECC_Financing_Receivables_and4

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables (Financing Receivables by Portfolio) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables - net (Note 5 and 18)	$68,040	$205,180
GECC
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	81,413	222,296
Less allowance for losses	-3,349	-4,914	-4,969	-4,986
Financing receivables - net (Note 5 and 18)	78,064	217,382
GECC | CLL
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	12,555	110,503
Less allowance for losses	-35	-831	-868	-978
GECC | GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	7,817	8,263
Less allowance for losses	-42	-46	-25	-17
GECC | Energy Financial Services
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	2,666	2,580
Less allowance for losses	-17	-26	-16	-8
GECC | Commercial
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	23,165	121,476
Less allowance for losses	-94	-903	-909	-1,005
GECC | Consumer
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income	58,248	100,820
Less allowance for losses	-3,255	-4,011	-4,060	-3,981
GECC | Other Commercial Segment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Less allowance for losses	($127)	($130)

GECC_Financing_Receivables_and5

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables (Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables) (Details) (GECC, USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$4,914	$4,986	$4,986
Provision charged	4,859	984	984
Other	-525	16	16
Gross write-offs	-6,245	-1,341	-1,341
Recoveries	346	324	324
Ending Balance	3,349	4,969	4,914
Restructuring Charges
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Provision charged	3,955
Gross write-offs	5,072
CLL
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	831	978	978
Provision charged	1,749	102
Other	-250	1
Gross write-offs	-2,345	-256
Recoveries	50	43
Ending Balance	35	868
Energy Financial Services
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	26	8	8
Provision charged	7	9
Other	-1	0
Gross write-offs	-15	-2
Recoveries	0	1
Ending Balance	17	16
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	46	17	17
Provision charged	-4	8
Other	0	0
Gross write-offs	0	0
Recoveries	0	0
Ending Balance	42	25
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0	2	2
Provision charged	0	-1
Other	0	-1
Gross write-offs	0	0
Recoveries	0	0
Ending Balance	0
Commercial
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	903	1,005	1,005
Provision charged	1,752	118
Other	-251	0
Gross write-offs	-2,360	-258
Recoveries	50	44
Ending Balance	94	909
Consumer
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	4,011	3,981	3,981
Provision charged	3,107	866
Other	-274	16
Gross write-offs	-3,885	-1,083
Recoveries	296	280
Ending Balance	$3,255	$4,060

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment
Original cost	$102,637	$113,124
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	61,219	66,246
Equipment Leased to Other Party [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Original cost		0
Subsidiaries [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	16,516	17,207
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$45,130	$49,429

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N

Property, Plant and Equipment (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment
Original cost	$102,637		$113,124
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-41,418		-46,878
Depreciation and amortization	2,466	2,189
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	61,219		66,246
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use			0
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	45,130		49,429
Equipment Leased to Other Party [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Original cost			0
Accumulated depreciation and amortization			$0

Acquisitions_Goodwill_and_Othe2

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended					1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 20, 2014	Feb. 13, 2015	Jan. 30, 2015
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	CLL [Member]	ANZ Consumer Lending	Acquisition Alstom	Acquisition Alstom	Acquisition Milestone Aviation Group	Acquisition Milestone Aviation Group
				USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill (Note 7)	$69,604		$76,016	$13,058	$9,777				$750
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	1,723	1,454						1,750
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current	644		157
Intangible assets subject to amortization	13,408		13,917						300
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	125		130
Total	13,533		14,047
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-7,195
Implied Fair Value Of Goodwill Exceeding Carrying Value Of Goodwill				4,457	410
Estimated Purchase Price to Aquire Business, Net of Cash Acquired							12,350
Anticipated Third Party Investment In Joint Venture							2,600
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	783
Goodwill, period increase (decrease)	6,412
Business Combination Separately Recognized Transactions Additional Disclosures Acquisition Costs						€ 260

Acquisitions_Goodwill_and_Othe3

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$76,016
Acquisitions	783
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-7,195
Goodwill, Ending Balance	69,604
Power And Water [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	8,754
Acquisitions	31
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-169
Goodwill, Ending Balance	8,616
Oil And Gas [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	10,572
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-337
Goodwill, Ending Balance	10,235
Energy Management [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	4,570
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-426
Goodwill, Ending Balance	4,144
Aviation [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	8,952
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-489
Goodwill, Ending Balance	8,463
Healthcare [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	17,532
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-137
Goodwill, Ending Balance	17,395
Transportation [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	887
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-21
Goodwill, Ending Balance	866
Appliances And Lighting [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	226
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-14
Goodwill, Ending Balance	212
GE Capital [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	24,489
Acquisitions	752
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	-5,602
Goodwill, Ending Balance	19,639
Corporate [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	34
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$34

Acquisitions_Goodwill_and_Othe4

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Other Intangible Assets, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$13,408	$13,917
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	125	130
Total	$13,533	$14,047

Acquisitions_Goodwill_and_Othe5

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$25,213		$25,857
Accumulated amortization	-11,805		-11,940
Net	13,408		13,917
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	13,533		14,047
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current	644		157
Amortization expense	490	406
Adjustments related to Present Value of Future Profits	287		293
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	8,254		8,483
Accumulated amortization	-2,553		-2,616
Net	5,701		5,867
Patents And Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	6,421		6,772
Accumulated amortization	-2,989		-2,977
Net	3,432		3,795
Capitalized software[Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	7,832		8,229
Accumulated amortization	-4,745		-4,944
Net	3,087		3,285
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	1,145		1,159
Accumulated amortization	-263		-271
Net	882		888
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	251		140
Accumulated amortization	-124		-124
Net	127		16
Present Value Of Future Profits [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	623		614
Accumulated amortization	-623		-614
Net	0		0
All Other [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	687		460
Accumulated amortization	-508		-394
Net	$179		$66

Borrowings_and_Bank_Deposits_D

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	$69,211,000,000	$71,525,000,000
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	190,420,000,000	200,172,000,000
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	29,035,000,000	29,938,000,000
Bank deposits (Note 8)	62,691,000,000	62,839,000,000
Total borrowings and bank deposits	351,357,000,000	364,474,000,000
Intersegment [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	-806,000,000	-862,000,000
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	-36,000,000	-45,000,000
Current Portion Of Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	6,374,000,000	7,442,000,000
GE
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	3,839,000,000	3,872,000,000
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	12,419,000,000	12,468,000,000
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	0	0
Bank deposits (Note 8)	0	0
GE | Commercial Paper [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	500,000,000	500,000,000
GE | Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	410,000,000	343,000,000
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	75,000,000	5,000,000
GE | Current Portion Of Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	2,059,000,000	2,068,000,000
GE | Other Short Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	870,000,000	961,000,000
GE | Senior Notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	11,947,000,000	11,945,000,000
GE | Other Long Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	397,000,000	518,000,000
GECC
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	66,178,000,000	68,515,000,000
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	178,037,000,000	187,749,000,000
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	29,035,000,000	29,938,000,000
Bank deposits (Note 8)	62,691,000,000	62,839,000,000
GECC | Commercial Paper [Member] | Financial Guarantee [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	25,014,000,000
GECC | US Commercial Paper [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	22,227,000,000	22,019,000,000
GECC | Non US Commercial Paper [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	2,787,000,000	2,993,000,000
GECC | Current Portion Of Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	35,545,000,000	37,724,000,000
GECC | GE Interest Plus notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	5,457,000,000	5,467,000,000
GECC | Other Short Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	162,000,000	312,000,000
GECC | Senior unsecured notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	156,635,000,000	162,629,000,000
GECC | Subordinated notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	4,635,000,000	4,804,000,000
GECC | Subordinated Debt [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	6,543,000,000	7,085,000,000
GECC | Other Long Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	$10,224,000,000	$13,231,000,000

Borrowings_and_Bank_Deposits_P

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	$190,420,000,000	$200,172,000,000
Bank deposits (Note 8)	62,691,000,000	62,839,000,000
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	69,211,000,000	71,525,000,000
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	29,035,000,000	29,938,000,000
Non US Banks
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Bank deposits (Note 8)	8,913,000,000	10,258,000,000
GECC
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	178,037,000,000	187,749,000,000
Secured Debt	5,547,000,000	5,552,000,000
Bank deposits (Note 8)	62,691,000,000	62,839,000,000
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	66,178,000,000	68,515,000,000
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	29,035,000,000	29,938,000,000
GECC | Guaranteed investment contracts
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term debt, current maturities	434,000,000	439,000,000
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	6,543,000,000
GECC | Subordinated Notes Guaranteed By GE
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	3,871,000,000
GECC | Covered Bonds Included in Other Long Term Borrowings
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	400,000,000
GECC | Unsecured Debt
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	143,153,000,000
GECC | PTL
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term debt, current maturities		0	0
GECC | US Commercial Paper | Subordinated Notes Guaranteed By GE
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	25,014,000,000
GECC | Current Portion Of Long Term Borrowings | Unsecured Debt
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	31,127,000,000
GECC | Non Recourse
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Secured Debt	1,732,000,000	1,847,000,000
GECC | Certificates of Deposit
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Bank deposits (Note 8)	15,513,000,000	22,848,000,000
Synchrony Financial | Unsecured Debt
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	4,592,000,000
Synchrony Financial | Long-term Debt
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Unsecured Long-Term Debt, Noncurrent	$5,651,000,000

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_P

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Pension Benefits Narratives and Pension Plan Participants) (Details) (Other Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Disclosure of other pension plans includes pension plans with pension assets or obligations in excess of threshold amount	$50

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_C

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Cost of Pension Plans) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	$105	$114
Prior service cost amortization	0	1
Expected return on plan assets	-209	-197
Interest cost on benefit obligation	133	146
Net actuarial (gain) loss amortization	74	49
Pension plans cost	103	113
Principal Retiree Health and Life Insurance Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	41	44
Prior service cost amortization	33	98
Expected return on plan assets	-12	-12
Interest cost on benefit obligation	101	110
Net actuarial (gain) loss amortization	1	-43
Net curtailment / other gain	4	0
Pension plans cost	168	197
Pension Benefit Plan [Member] | Principal pension plans [Member] | Postretirement Benefit Costs [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	361	318
Prior service cost amortization	52	54
Expected return on plan assets	-825	-801
Interest cost on benefit obligation	695	686
Net actuarial (gain) loss amortization	825	641
Net curtailment / other gain	71	0
Pension plans cost	$1,179	$898

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_P1

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Projected Benefit Obligation and Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation) (Details) (Other Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Projected Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Service cost for benefits earned	$105	$114
Interest cost on benefit obligation	$133	$146

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_P2

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Pension Plan Investments) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments	$41,992	$47,558

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_C1

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Cost of Postretirement Benefit Plans and Changes in Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Changes In Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Prior service cost amortization	$0	$1
Net actuarial gain (loss) amortization	74	49
Principal Retiree Health and Life Insurance Plans [Member]
Changes In Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net curtailment / settlement	4	0
Prior service cost amortization	33	98
Net actuarial gain (loss) amortization	$1	($43)

Income_Taxes_Balance_of_unreco

Income Taxes (Balance of unrecognized tax benefits) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$5,444		$5,619
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate	4,020		4,059
Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits	814		807
Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits	96		103
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	1,951	-2,029
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	6,458	619
Foreign Cash In Excess Of Normal Operating Needs	36,000
Restructuring Charges
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	5,980
Income Tax Reconciliation Repatriation Of Foreign Earnings	3,549
Deferred income taxes asset	2,431
Lower Limit
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits in succeeding 12 months lower limit	0		0
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate	0		0
Upper Limit
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits in succeeding 12 months upper limit	800		900
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate	$300		$300

Shareowners_Equity_Changes_In_

Shareowners' Equity (Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	($18,172)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	-4,240	1,269
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-48	-2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	-22,364	-7,849
Investment Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	1,013	307
OCI before reclassification tax	155	246
Other comprehensive income (OCI) before reclassifications - net of deferred taxes	287	447
Reclassification from OCI, tax	-29	7
Reclassification from OCI net of deferred taxes	-54	10
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	233	457
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	1,245	764
Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	-2,427	126
OCI before reclassification tax	1,544	71
Other comprehensive income (OCI) before reclassifications - net of deferred taxes	-5,339	47
Reclassification from OCI, tax	-1	124
Reclassification from OCI net of deferred taxes	3	2
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	-5,336	49
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-47	-2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	-7,716	177
Cash Flow Hedge
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	-180	-257
OCI before reclassification tax	-38	71
Other comprehensive income (OCI) before reclassifications - net of deferred taxes	-926	99
Reclassification from OCI, tax	117	-6
Reclassification from OCI net of deferred taxes	880	-31
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	-46	68
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	-226	-189
Benefit Plans Adj [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	-16,578	-9,296
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	909	695
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-2	0
Prior Service credit (cost)- net of deferred taxes	0	0
Net actuarial gain (loss), Tax	65	42
Net actuarial gain (loss) - net of deferred taxes	210	172
Prior service credit (costs), tax	0	0
Net curtailment/settlement, tax	27	0
Net curtailment/settlement - net of deferred taxes	48	0
Prior service cost amortization, tax	37	64
Prior service cost amortization - net of deferred taxes	50	93
Net actuarial loss amortization, tax	304	213
Net actuarial loss amortization - net of deferred taxes	601	430
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	($15,667)	($8,601)

Shareowners_Equity_Reclass_Out

Shareowners' Equity (Reclass Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	($6,458)	($619)
Net earnings	-13,608	2,952
Total Costs and Expenses	34,304	30,229
Financial Services Revenue	5,530	9,502
Interest and other financial charges	1,930	2,141
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-4,948	3,319
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	368	277
Net earnings	-699	-523
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-1,067	-800
Curtailment loss	-75	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	-905	-643
Prior service cost amortization	-87	-157
Reclassification out of AOCI
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net earnings	-1,528	-504
Financial Services Revenue	-944	134
Interest and other financial charges	-14	-6
Reclassification out of AOCI | Currency Translation Adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-1	124
Net earnings	-3	-2
Total Costs and Expenses	-2	-126
Financial Services Revenue	974	-3
Reclassification out of AOCI | Cash Flow Hedge
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	117	-6
Net earnings	-880	31
Financial Services Revenue	-958	128
Interest and other financial charges	-39	-69
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	0	-22
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-997	37
Reclassification out of AOCI | Available-for-sale Securities
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Income	83	-17
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-29	7
Net earnings	54	-10
GECC
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	-6,152	-301
Net earnings	-14,654	1,956
Total Costs and Expenses	12,283	7,880
Financial Services Revenue	5,961	9,858
Interest and other financial charges	1,651	1,887
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	($6,301)	$2,005

Shareowners_Equity_Summary_of_

Shareowners' Equity (Summary of Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Noncontrolling Interests
GECC issuance of preferred stock	$4,950		$4,950
Synchrony Financial	2,617		2,531
AOCI and other	1,171		1,193
Noncontrolling interests	8,738	[1]	8,674	[1]	6,183	6,217	[1]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	13,200,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.06
Other nonconsolidated affiliates
Summary of Noncontrolling Interests
Synchrony Financial	2,617		2,531
AOCI and other	-97				-9
GECC
Summary of Noncontrolling Interests
GECC dividend	450				500
AOCI and other	-22,364
Noncontrolling interests	$2,987		$2,899
[1]	(c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(243) million and $(194) million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Shareowners_Equity_Changes_Non

Shareowners' Equity (Changes Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$8,674	[1]	$6,217	[1]
Net earnings (loss)	-31		-33
Dividends	-2		-10
Dispositions	97		9
Ending balance	8,738	[1]	6,183
GE
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning balance					825
Ending balance	801				825
GECC
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Beginning balance					2,899
Ending balance	$2,987				$2,899
[1]	(c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(243) million and $(194) million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

GECC_Revenues_from_Services_De

GECC Revenues from Services (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Total	$5,530	$9,502
Eliminations
Total	-431	-356
GECC
Interest On Loans	3,807	4,029
Equipment leased to others	2,427	2,661
Fees	1,048	1,086
Investment Income	622	558
Associated companies	388	373
Premiums earned by insurance activities	329	352
Financing leases	307	387
Other items	-2,967	412
Total	5,961	9,858
Net other-than-temporary impairments on investment securities	3	6
GECC | Restructuring Charges
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business	1,845
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments	$1,404

Earnings_Per_Share_Information2

Earnings Per Share Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Amount attributable to the Company:
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations for per-share calculation, Diluted	($11,374)	$2,743
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation, Diluted	-2,205	252
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation, Diluted	-13,576	2,995
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations for per-share calculation, basic	-11,374	2,743
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation, basic	-2,205	252
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation, Basic	-13,576	2,995
Average equivalent shares
Shares of GE common stock outstanding, Diluted	10,067,000,000	10,045,000,000
Employee compensation-related shares (including stock options) and warrants, Diluted	0	78,000,000
Total average equivalent shares, Diluted	10,067,000,000	10,123,000,000
Shares of GE common stock outstanding, Basic	10,067,000,000	10,045,000,000
Employee compensation-related shares (including stock options) and warrants, Basic	0	0
Total average equivalent shares, Basic	10,067,000,000	10,045,000,000
Per-share amounts
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations-Diluted	($1.13)	$0.27
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations-Diluted	($0.22)	$0.02
Net earnings-Diluted	($1.35)	$0.30
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations-Basic	($1.13)	$0.27
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations-Basic	($0.22)	$0.03
Net earnings-Basic	($1.35)	$0.30
Preferred stock dividends declared	$0	$0
Outstanding anti-dilutive stock awards not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	312	72

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cumulative Gain (Loss) Adjustment For Non Performance Risk	$6	$9
Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	45,237	50,322
Liabilities	2,369	1,760
Fair Value Of Securities Transferred Between Level 1 And Level 2		0
Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,159	582
Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,210	1,178
Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	17	17
Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	3,020	2,487
Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	225	277
US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	24,299	23,799
State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	5,584	5,749
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,225	1,725
Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2,597	3,063
Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	295	7,918
Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,051	1,136
Fair Value Of Securities Transferred Between Level 1 And Level 2	13
Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,468	1,796
Fair Value Of Securities Transferred Between Level 1 And Level 2	487
U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	5,115	2,013
Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	322	321
Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	19	21
Level 1 | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	383	370
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	13	0
Level 1 | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	55	56
Level 1 | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	296	293
Level 1 | Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	19	21
Level 2 | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	48,509	45,158
Liabilities	8,071	6,149
Level 2 | Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	6,861	4,971
Level 2 | Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,210	1,178
Level 2 | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 2 | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	11,508	10,038
Level 2 | Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 2 | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	21,073	20,659
Level 2 | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	5,032	5,171
Level 2 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,222	1,709
Level 2 | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2,595	3,054
Level 2 | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	183	343
Level 2 | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	641	680
Level 2 | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,411	1,738
Level 2 | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	4,824	1,747
Level 2 | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	20	19
Level 2 | Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 3 | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	4,891	12,399
Liabilities	20	18
Level 3 | Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	20	18
Level 3 | Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	17	17
Level 3 | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	58	54
Level 3 | Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	225	277
Level 3 | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	3,226	3,140
Level 3 | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	552	578
Level 3 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	3	16
Level 3 | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2	9
Level 3 | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	112	7,575
Level 3 | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	397	456
Level 3 | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2	2
Level 3 | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	291	266
Level 3 | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	6	9
Level 3 | Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	-8,546	-7,605
Liabilities	-5,722	-4,407
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	-5,722	-4,407
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	-8,546	-7,605
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Change

Fair Value Measurements (Changes in Level 3 Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Cash Accruals Not Included In Schedule Assets Measured For Fair Value On Recurring Basis	$10	$6
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	2,679	2,600
Level 3 | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	12,390	11,510	11,510
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	-19		18
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	236		83
Purchases	494		786
Sales	-152		-17
Settlements	-732		-716
Transfers into Level 3	0		533
Transfers out of Level 3	-7,336		-364
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	4,881		11,833
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	-34		4
Level 3 | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	45	21	21
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	4		7
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	2		0
Purchases	0		-1
Sales	0		0
Settlements	-2		2
Transfers into Level 3	0		-1
Transfers out of Level 3	-1		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	48		28
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	4		13
Level 3 | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	17	21	21
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0		0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0		0
Purchases	1		1
Sales	0		0
Settlements	-1		-2
Transfers into Level 3	0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	0		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	17		20
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | Recurring | Other
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	277	480	480
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	-38		1
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0		0
Purchases	0		0
Sales	-14		-13
Settlements	0		0
Transfers into Level 3	0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	0		-279
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	225		189
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	-38		-9
Level 3 | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	3,140	2,953	2,953
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	8		8
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	61		60
Purchases	94		153
Sales	-18		-2
Settlements	-36		-112
Transfers into Level 3	0		97
Transfers out of Level 3	-23		-53
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	3,226		3,104
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	578	96	96
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0		0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0		27
Purchases	7		9
Sales	-31		0
Settlements	-2		-7
Transfers into Level 3	0		435
Transfers out of Level 3	0		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	552		560
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	16	86	86
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	5		0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	-4		-1
Purchases	0		0
Sales	-14		0
Settlements	0		-4
Transfers into Level 3	0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	0		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	3		81
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	9	10	10
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0		0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0		0
Purchases	0		0
Sales	-7		0
Settlements	0		-1
Transfers into Level 3	0		2
Transfers out of Level 3	0		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	2		11
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	7,575	6,898	6,898
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0		1
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	160		-27
Purchases	140		405
Sales	-11		0
Settlements	-442		-369
Transfers into Level 3	0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	-7,310		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	112		6,908
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	456	678	678
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0		1
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	-7		15
Purchases	252		219
Sales	-57		-2
Settlements	-245		-223
Transfers into Level 3	0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	-2		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	397		688
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	2	31	31
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0		0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0		0
Purchases	0		0
Sales	0		0
Settlements	0		0
Transfers into Level 3	0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	0		-30
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	2		1
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	266	225	225
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0		0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	26		9
Purchases	0		0
Sales	0		0
Settlements	-1		0
Transfers into Level 3	0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	0		-2
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	291		232
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0		0
Level 3 | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	9	11	11
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	2		0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	-2		0
Purchases	0		0
Sales	0		0
Settlements	-3		0
Transfers into Level 3	0		0
Transfers out of Level 3	0		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	6		11
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	$0		$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_NonRec

Fair Value Measurements (Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (Non-recurring, Fair value adjustments, USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cost and equity method investments	($1,462)	($208)
Long-lived assets, including real-estate	-602	-64
Financing receivables and loans held for sale	-4,000	-119
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	-6,064	-391
Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cost and equity method investments	0		2
Long-lived assets, including real-estate	0		364
Financing receivables and loans held for sale	0		49
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	0		415
Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cost and equity method investments	2,151		399
Long-lived assets, including real-estate	2,351		836
Financing receivables and loans held for sale	41,644		808
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	$46,146		$2,043

Fair_Value_Measurements_Signif

Fair Value Measurements (Significant Unobservable Inputs) (Details) (Level 3, USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	2,679	2,600
Assets Fair Value Disclosure Nonrecurring	3,741	844
Individually Insignificant Recurring Fair Value Measurements	94	261
Individually Insignificant NonRecurring Fair Value Measurements	53	108
Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	4,881	12,390	11,833	11,510
Recurring | US Corporate | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,015	980
Recurring | US Corporate | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	1.70%	1.50%
Recurring | US Corporate | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	13.20%	14.80%
Recurring | US Corporate | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	6.70%	6.60%
Recurring | State And Municipal Debt | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	456	481
Recurring | State And Municipal Debt | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	2.80%	1.90%
Recurring | State And Municipal Debt | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	6.30%	5.90%
Recurring | State And Municipal Debt | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	4.80%	2.80%
Recurring | Asset-backed | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	99	7,554
Recurring | Asset-backed | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.30%	2.20%
Recurring | Asset-backed | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	9.00%	12.40%
Recurring | Asset-backed | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.60%	5.00%
Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S. | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	333	388
Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S. | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.20%	0.40%
Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S. | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	14.00%	14.00%
Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S. | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.60%	5.70%
Recurring | Other financial assets | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	6.50%
WACC		5.40%
Recurring | Other financial assets | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	7.80%
WACC		9.10%
Recurring | Other financial assets | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	7.70%
WACC		7.70%
Recurring | Other financial assets | Market comparables | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	1.5	5.4
Recurring | Other financial assets | Market comparables | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	9	7.8
Recurring | Other financial assets | Market comparables | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	6.5	5.7
Recurring | Other financial assets | Income Approach, Market Comparables
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	195	117
Non-recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure Nonrecurring	46,146	2,043
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure Nonrecurring	41,644	808
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	1.00%	4.30%
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	30.00%	6.50%
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	11.00%	6.20%
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Business Enterprise Value | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	1.5
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Business Enterprise Value | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	0
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Business Enterprise Value | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	6.5
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Income Approach, Business Enterprise value
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	40,043	82
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure Nonrecurring		399
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.40%	8.00%
Capitalization Rate		1.80%
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.00%	10.00%
Capitalization Rate		10.50%
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.00%	9.40%
Capitalization Rate		7.00%
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach, Market Comparables
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		343
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach, Business Enterprise Value, Market Comparable
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	1,928
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Business Enterprise Value, Market Comparables | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	0.00%
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Business Enterprise Value, Market Comparables | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	0.00%
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Business Enterprise Value, Market Comparables | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	0.00%
Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	381	666
Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.00%	0.00%
Capitalization Rate	4.50%	2.00%
Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.00%	0.00%
Capitalization Rate	15.40%	19.00%
Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.00%	0.00%
Capitalization Rate	0.00%	6.80%

Financial_Instruments_Details

Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Effect of including interest rate and currency derivatives on borrowings and bank deposits	$4,514	$5,020
Reinsurance Recoverables	0	964
GE | Carrying amount
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Investments and notes receivable	505	502
Borrowings	16,258	16,340
GE | Estimated fair value
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Investments and notes receivable	552	551
Borrowings	17,471	17,503
GECC | Notional amount
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Notional Amount Of Life Insurance Benefit Net	0	1,843
GECC | Carrying amount
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Loans	72,748	193,214
Other commercial mortgages	1,430	1,427
Loans held for sale	76,679	1,830
Other financial instruments	239	566
Borrowings and bank deposits	-335,941	-349,041
Investment contract benefits	-2,923	-2,970
Guaranteed investment contracts	-1,000	-1,000
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Life	0	-90
GECC | Estimated fair value
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Loans	78,974	197,833
Other commercial mortgages	1,569	1,508
Loans held for sale	76,797	1,855
Other financial instruments	315	786
Borrowings and bank deposits	-351,046	-365,724
Investment contract benefits	-3,553	-3,565
Guaranteed investment contracts	-1,049	-1,031
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Life	$0	($77)

Financial_Instruments_Notional

Financial Instruments (Notional amount of loan commitments) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Loan Commitments By Notional Amount [Line Items]
Ordinary course of business lending commitments	$2,935	$3,239
Excluded investment commitments	742	835
Inventory financing arrangements excluded	13,530	15,041
Total Commercial
Loan Commitments By Notional Amount [Line Items]
Unused revolving credit lines	12,987	14,681
Commitments Associated with Secured Financing Arrangements	9,434	10,509
Maximum Commitments Associated with Secured Financing Arrangements	11,656	12,353
Consumer Principally Credit Cards
Loan Commitments By Notional Amount [Line Items]
Unused revolving credit lines	$309,688	$306,188

Financial_Instruments_Securiti

Financial Instruments (Securities Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Arrangements) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Securities For Repurchase Agreements	$45
Reverse Repurchase Agreements Maturities	90 days
Securities for Reverse Repurchase Agreements	$12,100

Financial_Instruments_Derivati

Financial Instruments (Derivatives and hedging) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$258,000
Derivative asset, fair value	1,642	617
Derivative liability, fair value	1,128	564
Cumulative gain (loss) adjustment for non performance risk	6	9
Excess Collateralization	157	63
Excess Collateral Posted	255	211
Excess Securities Collateral Held	196	317
Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	12,513	11,490
Derivative liabilities	6,850	4,971
Amounts Offset In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	-8,546	-7,605
Derivative liabilities	-5,722	-4,407
Netting Adjustment [Member] | Amounts Offset In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	-5,223	-3,896
Derivative liabilities	-5,229	-3,905
Cash Collateral [Member] | Amounts Offset In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	-3,323	-3,709
Derivative liabilities	-493	-502
Securities Pledged as Collateral [Member] | Not Offset In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	-2,325	-3,268
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Derivatives Accounted For As Hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	9,459	8,438
Derivative liabilities	1,872	1,347
Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	2,107	1,654
Derivative liabilities	5,009	3,642
Derivatives Associated With Interest Rate, Currency Or Market Risk Reduction Or Elimination [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	223,000
Percentage Of Notional Amount That Is Associated With Reducing Or Eliminating Interest Rate, Currency, Or Market Risk	86.00%
Gross Derivatives [Member] | Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	11,566	10,092
Derivative liabilities	6,881	4,989
Gross Accrued Interest [Member] | Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	947	1,398
Derivative liabilities	-31	-18
Net Derivative [Member] | Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	3,967	3,885
Derivative liabilities	1,128	564
Interest Rate Contract | Derivatives Accounted For As Hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	6,106	5,859
Derivative liabilities	241	461
Interest Rate Contract | Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	152	186
Derivative liabilities	133	137
Foreign Exchange Contract | Derivatives Accounted For As Hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	3,353	2,579
Derivative liabilities	1,627	884
Foreign Exchange Contract | Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,693	1,212
Derivative liabilities	4,822	3,450
Other Contract | Derivatives Accounted For As Hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities	4	2
Other Contract | Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	262	256
Derivative liabilities	$54	$55

Financial_Instruments_Fair_val

Financial Instruments (Fair value hedges) (Details) (Fair Value Hedges, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair value hedges
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	($32)	($16)
Interest Rate Contract
Fair value hedges
Gain (loss) on derivatives	1,060	990
Gain (loss) on hedged items	-1,091	-1,005
Foreign Exchange Contract
Fair value hedges
Gain (loss) on derivatives	-7	2
Gain (loss) on hedged items	$6	($3)

Financial_Instruments_Cash_flo

Financial Instruments (Cash flow hedges) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Maximum term of hedged forecasted transactions	18 years	19 years
Cash Flow Hedge
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	-1,083	157
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	-997	37
Pre-tax gain (loss) included in AOCI related to cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions	205
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	-303
Cash Flow Hedge | Interest Rate Contract
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	-3	3
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	-39	-69
Cash Flow Hedge | Foreign Exchange Contract
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	-1,077	156
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	-957	108
Cash Flow Hedge | Commodity Contract
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	-3	-2
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	-1	-2

Financial_Instruments_Net_inve

Financial Instruments (Net investment hedges in foreign operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Financial Services Revenue	$5,530	$9,502
Currency Translation Adjustment [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	-189	13
Reclassification out of AOCI [Member]
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Financial Services Revenue	-944	134
Reclassification out of AOCI [Member] | Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Financial Services Revenue	974	-3
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Net Investment Hedge [Member]
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	4,989	-1,033
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	785	10
Gain (loss) on hedged items	($44)	($142)

Financial_Instruments_Freestan

Financial Instruments (Free-standing derivatives) (Details) (Free Standing Derivatives [Member], Nondesignated as Hedges, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Free standing derivatives
Gain (loss) on derivatives	($3,094)	$1,097
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Free standing derivatives
Gain (loss) on derivatives	-44	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Free standing derivatives
Gain (loss) on derivatives	-3,031	1,126
Other Contract [Member]
Free standing derivatives
Gain (loss) on derivatives	($19)	($29)

Financial_Instruments_Counterp

Financial Instruments (Counterparty credit risk) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Counterparty credit risk
Total Collateral	$5,648
Fair value of collateral posted to counterparties for derivative obligations	493
Exposure To Counterparties Including Interest Net Collateral Excluding Derivatives	1,389
Derivative Liability After Collateral And Outstanding Interest Payments Excluding Embedded Derivatives	1,035	1,389
Cash [Member]
Counterparty credit risk
Total Collateral	3,323
Securities Held By Third Parties [Member]
Counterparty credit risk
Securities Held as Collateral, at Fair Value	$2,325

Variable_Interest_Entities_Det

Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	$68,040		$205,180
Investment securities (Note 3)	41,992		47,558
Other Assets	50,228		53,388
Nonrecourse Borrowings	29,035		29,938
Other Liabilities	68,414		70,485
Total revenues of consolidated VIEs	29,356	33,548
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	4,859	984
Interest And Other Financial Charges	1,930	2,141
Consolidated VIE
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	39,867		41,552
Current Receivables	3,323		3,537
Investment securities (Note 3)	3,290		3,374
Other Assets	3,290		4,658
Assets VIE	49,770		53,121
Borrowings	673		523
Nonrecourse Borrowings	27,561		28,664
Other Liabilities	3,381		3,521
Liabilities VIE	31,615		32,708
Total revenues of consolidated VIEs	2,003	1,835
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	229	301
Interest And Other Financial Charges	91	81
Consolidated VIE | Appliances
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Current Receivables	659		686
Other 1 [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	2,842		3,064
Current Receivables	477		509
Investment securities (Note 3)	999		1,005
Other Assets	2,236		2,814
Assets VIE	6,554		7,392
Borrowings	673		523
Nonrecourse Borrowings	451		646
Other Liabilities	1,567		1,548
Liabilities VIE	2,691		2,717
Consolidated Securitization Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Commingled cash amounts owed to CSEs	2,702		2,809
Commingled cash receivable from CSEs	2,735		2,913
Industrial Equipment Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets VIE	1,587
Liabilities VIE	679
Power Generating And Leasing [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets VIE	339
Liabilities VIE	207
Insurance Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets VIE	1,193
Liabilities VIE	547
GECC
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	78,064		217,382
Investment securities (Note 3)	41,853		47,478
Other Assets	25,019		29,038
Nonrecourse Borrowings	29,035		29,938
Other Liabilities	14,292		16,315
Total revenues of consolidated VIEs	5,982	9,885
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	4,859	984
Interest And Other Financial Charges	1,651	1,887
GECC | Consolidated VIE
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	15,200
GECC | Trinity [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	0		0
Current Receivables	0		0
Investment securities (Note 3)	2,291		2,369
Other Assets	115		17
Assets VIE	2,406		2,386
Borrowings	0		0
Nonrecourse Borrowings	0		0
Other Liabilities	1,020		1,022
Liabilities VIE	1,020		1,022
Intercompany Advances Eliminated In Consolidation	1,565		1,565
GECC | Equipment [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	13,388		12,843
Current Receivables	0		0
Investment securities (Note 3)	0		0
Other Assets	795		766
Assets VIE	14,183		13,609
Borrowings	0		0
Nonrecourse Borrowings	10,616		10,359
Other Liabilities	453		593
Liabilities VIE	11,069		10,952
GECC | Credit Card Receivable [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	23,637		25,645
Current Receivables	0		0
Investment securities (Note 3)	0		0
Other Assets	143		1,059
Assets VIE	23,780		26,704
Borrowings	0		0
Nonrecourse Borrowings	13,817		14,967
Other Liabilities	312		332
Liabilities VIE	14,129		15,299
GECC | Trade Receivable [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	0		0
Current Receivables	2,846		3,028
Investment securities (Note 3)	0		0
Other Assets	1		2
Assets VIE	2,847		3,030
Borrowings	0		0
Nonrecourse Borrowings	2,677		2,692
Other Liabilities	29		26
Liabilities VIE	$2,706		$2,718

Variable_Interest_Entities_Unc

Variable Interest Entities (Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables	$68,040		$205,180
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	56,549		6,300
Total	617,631	[1]	646,997	[1]
Investment in Unconsolidated VIEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Real Estate Investments	0
Debt Investment Fund	8,377
Factored Receivables	1,848
Other assets and investment securities	827		8,805
Financing receivables	464		2,090
Total investment	1,291		10,895
Contractual obligations to fund new investments or guarantees	1,862		2,201
Revolving lines of credit	108		168
Total	3,261		13,264
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables	78,064		217,382
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	53,598		3,474
Total	476,460		501,405
Subsidiaries GECC [Member] | Held for sale [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables	93,141
Total	29,952
Subsidiaries GECC [Member] | Investment in Unconsolidated VIEs [Member] | Held for sale [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	9,371		0
Total	$12,632		$13,264
[1]	(a) Our consolidated assets at March 31, 2015 included total assets of $48,076million of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs. These assets included net financing receivables of $27,831 million, financing receivables held for sale of $14,171 million and investment securities of $3,290 million. Our consolidated liabilities at March 31, 2015 included liabilities of certain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to GE. These liabilities included non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (CSEs) of $27,561 million. See Note 16.

Intercompany_Transactions_Narr

Intercompany Transactions (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	$5,006	$4,609
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	4,720	2,039
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	-7,982	-8,398
Combined
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	3,814	4,553
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	6,545	3,769
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	-8,615	-10,072
Elimination GE Customer Receivables Sold To GECC
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	1,308	731
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	-1,274	-1,185
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	-34	454
Elimination GECC Dividends To GE
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	-450	-500
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	450	500
Other Reclassifications and Eliminations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	334	-175
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	-551	-545
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	217	720
Effect of Elimination
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	1,192	56
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	-1,825	-1,730
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	$633	$1,674

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Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses (Past Due & Nonaccrual Financing Receivables) (Details) (GECC, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	$2,855	$7,123
Over 90 days past due	1,193	3,528
Percent of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due Over 30 Days	3.50%	3.20%
Percent of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due Over 90 Days	1.50%	1.60%
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	345	3,971
Percent Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	0.40%	1.80%
CLL
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	636	1,986
Over 90 days past due	137	1,033
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	25	2,000
Energy Financial Services
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	10	0
Over 90 days past due	0	0
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	63	68
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	0	0
Over 90 days past due	0	0
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	255	419
Commercial
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	646	1,986
Over 90 days past due	137	1,033
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	343	2,487
Commercial | Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Past Due Financing Receivables
Loans which are 90+ days past due and still accruing interest	1,054	1,231
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Amount of nonaccrual loans currently paying in accordance with contractual terms	321	1,549
Consumer
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	2,209	5,137
Over 90 days past due	1,056	2,495
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	2	1,484
Consumer | Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Amount of nonaccrual loans currently paying in accordance with contractual terms		$179

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Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses (Impaired Loans) (Details) (GECC, USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Troubled Debt Restructuring
Impaired Loans
Total impaired loans	$810		$810
No Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	232		232	2,812
Unpaid principal balance	238		238	4,967
Average investment in loans	1,522			2,959
Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	741		741	2,463
Unpaid principal balance	640		640	3,232
Average investment in loans	1,601			3,304
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	249		249	553
Impaired Loans
Impaired Loans
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	249		249	553
Total impaired loans	973		973	5,275
Non-impaired financing receivables	80,440		80,440	217,021
General reserves	3,100		3,100	4,361
Impaired Loans | Discounted Cash Flow
Impaired Loans
Total impaired loans	834		834	3,915
Impaired Loans | Collateral Value Method
Impaired Loans
Total impaired loans	139		139	1,360
CLL | Troubled Debt Restructuring
Impaired Loans
Changes In Loans Modified As Troubled Debt Restructurings	2			1,869
Loans Modified As Troubled Debt Restructuring That Have Subsequently Experienced Payment Default	2	19	633		1,391
CLL | No Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	8		8	2,292
Unpaid principal balance	8		8	4,397
Average investment in loans	1,150			2,725
CLL | Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	6		6	406
Unpaid principal balance	6		6	1,125
Average investment in loans	206			717
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	5		5	133
Energy Financial Services | No Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	54		54	53
Unpaid principal balance	55		55	54
Average investment in loans	53			26
Energy Financial Services | Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	9		9	15
Unpaid principal balance	9		9	15
Average investment in loans	12			24
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	0		0	12
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) | Troubled Debt Restructuring
Impaired Loans
Total impaired loans	82		82
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) | No Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	170		170	329
Unpaid principal balance	175		175	337
Average investment in loans	250			88
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) | Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	0		0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0		0	0
Average investment in loans	0			15
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	0		0	0
Other | No Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	0		0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0		0	0
Average investment in loans	0			0
Other | Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	0		0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0		0	0
Average investment in loans	0			1
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	0		0	0
Commercial | No Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	232		232	2,674
Unpaid principal balance	238		238	4,788
Average investment in loans	1,453			2,839
Commercial | Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	15		15	421
Unpaid principal balance	15		15	1,140
Average investment in loans	218			757
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	5		5	145
Commercial | Impaired Loans
Impaired Loans
Average investment in loans	1,671			3,596
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	5		5	145
Interest income recognized	6	57		178
Total impaired loans	247		247	3,095
Non-impaired financing receivables	22,918		22,918	118,381
General reserves	89		89	758
Consumer | Troubled Debt Restructuring
Impaired Loans
Total impaired loans	726		726
Changes In Loans Modified As Troubled Debt Restructurings			869		1,339
Loans Modified As Troubled Debt Restructuring That Have Subsequently Experienced Payment Default	23	57
Consumer | No Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	0		0	138
Unpaid principal balance	0		0	179
Average investment in loans	69			120
Consumer | Related Allowance
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans	726		726	2,042
Unpaid principal balance	625		625	2,092
Average investment in loans	1,383			2,547
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	244		244	408
Consumer | Impaired Loans
Impaired Loans
Average investment in loans	1,452			2,667
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)	244		244	408
Interest income recognized	23	46		126
Interest income recognized on a cash basis	1			5
Total impaired loans	726		726	2,180
Non-impaired financing receivables	57,522		57,522	98,640
General reserves	3,011		3,011	3,603
Consumer | Credit Card Loans
Impaired Loans
Changes In Loans Modified As Troubled Debt Restructurings	$120

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Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses (Credit Quality) (Details) (GECC, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
	NumberOfCustomer
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	81,413	$222,296
Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Secured Credit Quality Indicator
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	22,694	120,535
Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Low
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	142	2,468
Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Medium
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	428	2,320
Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, High
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	22,124	115,747
US installment and revolving credit | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Score 661 or Higher
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	40,761	43,466
US installment and revolving credit | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Score 601 to 660
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	11,681	11,865
US installment and revolving credit | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Score 600 Or Less [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	4,486	4,532
CLL
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	12,555	110,503
CLL | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Secured Credit Quality Indicator
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	12,201	109,587
CLL | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Low
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	42	2,334
CLL | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Medium
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	28	2,023
CLL | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, High
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	12,131	105,230
Energy Financial Services
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	2,666	2,580
Energy Financial Services | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Secured Credit Quality Indicator
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	2,549	2,555
Energy Financial Services | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Low
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	0	16
Energy Financial Services | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Medium
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	171	60
Energy Financial Services | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, High
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	2,378	2,479
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	7,817	8,263
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Secured Credit Quality Indicator
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	7,817	8,263
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Low
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	100	118
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Medium
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	229	237
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, High
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	7,488	7,908
Commercial
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	23,165	121,476
Commercial | Unsecured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Low
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross		201
Commercial | Unsecured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Medium
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	290	408
Commercial | Unsecured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, High
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	181	332
Commercial | Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Secured Credit Quality Indicator
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	127	130
Commercial | Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Low
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	0	0
Commercial | Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, Medium
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	0	0
Commercial | Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio | Risk Level, High
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	127	130
Consumer
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	58,248	100,820
Consumer | Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, Low
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	168	382
Consumer | Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, Medium
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	114	276
Consumer | Other Financing Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, High
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	1,038	$5,006
Consumer | US installment and revolving credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Number Of Consumer Financing Receivable Customers Across US Including Private Label Credit Card And Sales Financing	60,000,000
Percentage of customers with no metropolitan statistical area	5.00%
Percentage Of US Consumer Financing Receivables Related To Credit Cards Loans	66.00%
Percentage Of US Consumer Financing Receivables Related To Sales Finance Receivables	34.00%