| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 26, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHEVRON CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000093410 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 26, 2025 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-00368 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-0890210 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1400 Smith Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
| City Area Code | (832) |
| Local Phone Number | 854-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $.75 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CVX |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
