| Cover Page | May 25, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Chevron Corporation |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-00368 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-0890210 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Ramon, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94583 |
| City Area Code | 925 |
| Local Phone Number | 842-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $.75 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CVX |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000093410 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
