| Document and Entity Information | 12 Months Ended |
| Sep. 16, 2019 | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000042582 |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Description | Amendment No. 1 |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 16, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OH |
| Entity File Number | 1-1927 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-0253240 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 Innovation Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Akron |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44316-0001 |
| City Area Code | 330 |
| Local Phone Number | 796-2121 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, Without Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | GT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
