Entity [Domain]
GECS [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant NameGECSGeneral Electric Company
Entity Central Index Key0000040545
Entity Tax Identification Number140689340
Entity Information, Current Legal or Registered NameGeneral Electric Company
Entity Home Country ISO CodeUS
Parent Entity Legal NameGE Capital ServicesGeneral Electric Company
Entity Accounting StandardUSGAAP
Entity Reporting Currency ISO CodeUSD
Entity Incorporation, State Country NameNew York
Current Fiscal Year End Date--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned IssuerYes
Entity Voluntary FilersNo
Entity Current Reporting StatusYes
Entity Filer CategoryLarge Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float392,200,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding9,985,669,000