Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Less: Supplier recoveries balance at end of period
Policy, Product Warranty Receivable, Supplier Recoveries
Policy, Product Warranty Receivable, Supplier Recoveries
Schedule of Notional Amounts for Derivative Financial Instruments
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Number of defect airbag inflators
Number Of Defective Airbag Inflators
Number of Defect Airbag Inflators
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Non-U.S.
Foreign Plan [Member]
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Principal collections and recoveries on finance receivables
Proceeds from Collection of Finance Receivables
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Nature Of Operations And Basis Of Presentation [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets as well as the basis of presentation concept. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Basis of presentation describes the underlying basis used to prepare the financial statements (for example, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting, IFRS).
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Equity income (loss)
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net income attributable to shareholders and transfers to the noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Available to Stockholders and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interests
Net Income (Loss) Available to Stockholders and Transfers to Noncontrolling Interests
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Basic earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Corporate debt and other
Corporate Debt And Other Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt And Other Securities
2025
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year
2030
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Four
Charge-offs
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Maximum liability, guarantees
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Warranties issued and assumed in period – product warranty
Warranties Issued And Assumed In Period, Product Warranty
Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals related to warranty issued during the reporting period. Does not include any increase in the liability for accruals related to extended product warranties.
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Fair value of GM Financial receivables
Receivables, Fair Value Disclosure
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Financing Receivable, Past Due and Not Past Due [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of certified state subclasses
Number Of Certified State Subclasses
Number Of Certified State Subclasses
IV
Subprime [Member]
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred revenue expected to be recognized
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Pension contributions and OPEB payments
Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Pension Benefits
Pension Plan [Member]
Net discount and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt, Maturing in Three Months or Less
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
In repossession
Financing Receivables, In Repossession [Member]
Financing receivables that are in repossession
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Faulty 8 Speed Transmissions
Faulty8 Speed Transmissions [Member]
Faulty8 Speed Transmissions
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
GM Financial receivables, net
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Consolidated VIE
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Receivable amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts and Financing Receivables [Table]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Reconciliation Of Cash, Cash Equivalents And Restricted Cash From Balance Sheet To Statement Of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash from the consolidated balance sheet to the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Cash dividends paid on common stock
Cash dividends paid on common stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Total stockholders’ equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Period of defect airbag inflators
Period Of Defective Airbag Inflators
Period Of Defective Airbag Inflators
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (Note 16)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Common stock shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Effect of foreign currency and other
Policy, Product Warranty And Recall Campaigns And - Currency Translation And Other Increase (Decrease)
Increase or Decrease in standard product warranty liability and related liabilities due to currency translation and other. Does not include any Increase or Decrease in an extended product warranty liability due to currency translation.
Debt Type [Axis]
Debt Type [Axis]
Information by type of debt
Prime – FICO score 680 and greater
FICO Score, Greater Than 680 [Member]
FICO Score, Greater than 680 [Member]
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent or in repossession
Finance Receivables More Than 30 Days Delinquent Or In Repossession [Member]
Finance Receivables More Than 30 Days Delinquent Or In Repossession
Defined Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Equity income (loss) (Note 7)
Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments Less Income From Operational Joint Venture
Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments Less Income From Operational Joint Venture
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Residual value of leased asset
Operating Lease, Residual Value of Leased Asset
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Total cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Equity Method Investment [Table]
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Expenditures for property
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets
Public Utility [Axis]
Public Utility [Axis]
Debt Type [Domain]
Debt Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Debt Type [Axis]
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
I
Internal Investment Grade [Member]
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Consolidated [Abstract]
Consolidated [Abstract]
Consolidated
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Total
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Thereafter
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment To Be Received, After Year Four
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment To Be Received, After Year Four
Schedule of Debt Carrying Amount and Fair Value
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
0-to-30 days
Not Past Due [Member]
Not Past Due [Member]
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Property, net
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Excluding Lessor Asset under Operating Lease, after Accumulated Depreciation
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Name
Measure Name
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance
Restructuring Reserve, End Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Due in one year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One
Secured debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Number of manufacturing defects
Loss Contingency, Manufacturing Defect, Number
Loss Contingency, Manufacturing Defect, Number
Foreign Emissions Standards
Foreign Emissions Standards [Member]
Foreign Emissions Standards
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
Goodwill and intangibles
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Accrued Liabilities, Current and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Accrued Liabilities, Current and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Member]
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Unsecured debt
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Carrying Amount
Long-Term Debt
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Utility Plant [Domain]
Utility Plant [Domain]
Total Assets
Total assets
Assets
Total restricted cash
Restricted Cash And Money Market Funds
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Money Market Funds
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Continuing Operation [Abstract]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Financing Receivable [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Carrying amount of acquired credits
Carrying Amount Of Emission Related Acquired Credits
Carrying Amount Of Emission Related Acquired Credits
Marketable debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Current [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing marketable securities.
Schedule of Equity Income
Schedule Of equity income [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied including gain (loss) on disposition of interest in nonconsolidated affiliates.
Segment expenses and other items
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Floorplan Advances
Floorplan Advances [Member]
Floorplan Advances [Member]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Credit Score, FICO [Axis]
Credit Score, FICO [Axis]
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Collateral available for netting
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash Not Offset
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates (Note 7)
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Common stock shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
2026
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Remainder of Fiscal Year
PEO
PEO [Member]
Number of vehicles recalled
Number Of Vehicles Recalled
Number Of Vehicles Recalled
Loss contingency, pending claims, number
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
A R C Matters
ARC Matters [Member]
ARC Matters
Schedule of Revenue by Major Source
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Model Year 2015-2019 Vehicles
Model Year 2015-2019 Vehicles [Member]
Model Year 2015-2019 Vehicles
Schedule of Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
U.S.
UNITED STATES
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
GMNA
GM North America [Member]
Represents the GM North America region for segment consolidation.
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
Total
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Fair Value of Assets
Derivative Asset
Income tax expense (benefit) (Note 14)
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Warranties issued and assumed in period
Standard And Extended Product Warranty Expense, Increase For Warranties Issued And Assumed In Period
Standard And Extended Product Warranty Expense, Increase For Warranties Issued And Assumed In Period
Near-prime – FICO score 620 to 679
FICO Score, 620 To 679 [Member]
FICO Score, 620 to 679 [Member]
Preferred stock shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Designated as Hedges
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Unrealized gain (loss) on hedges
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Change in ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Change in Ownership Percentage
The change in percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Schedule of Policy, Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns
Schedule Of Policy, Product Warranty And Recall Campaigns [Table Text Block]
Table which summarizes the activity for policy, product warranty and recall campaigns for reporting periods.
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Automotive China JVs' net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
2029
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Three
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Business Group [Axis]
Business Group [Axis]
Information by reporting groups.
Notional
Derivative, Notional Amount
Notes Payable, Other Payables
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Restructuring and Other Initiatives
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Ultium Cells Holdings LLC
Ultium Cells Holdings LLC [Member]
Ultium Cells Holdings LLC
City Area Code
City Area Code
Schedule of Allowance for Loan Losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Takata Passenger-side Airbags
Takata Passenger-side Airbags [Member]
Takata Passenger-side Airbags
Dilutive effect of awards under stock incentive plans (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Proceeds from termination of leased vehicles
Proceeds from Sale, Lease, Held-for-Investment
Payments
Policy, Product Warranty And Recall Campaigns - Payments
Represents the aggregate decrease in the liability for payments made (in cash or in kind) to satisfy claims under the terms of the standard product warranty or related liabilities. Does not include any Increase or Decrease in the liability for payments related to extended product warranties.
Equipment on operating leases
Operating Lease, Right-Of-use Asset, Gross
Operating Lease, Right-Of-use Asset, Gross
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Privacy and Consumer Protection Matters
Privacy And Consumer Protection Matters [Member]
Privacy And Consumer Protection Matters
Fair value hedges
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Debt term
Debt Instrument, Term
Sale proceeds from investments classified as available-for-sale and sold prior to maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees [Member]
Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Recoveries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Warranty expense, net of supplier recoveries
Product Warranty Expense, Net Of Recoveries
Product Warranty Expense, Net Of Recoveries
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Allowance for credit loss of finance receivables, percentage
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss to Nonaccrual, Percent
Pensions (Note 12)
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Payments on debt (original maturities greater than three months)
Repayments of Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months
Subvention receivable from GM
Intercompany Subvention Receivable
Intercompany Subvention Receivable
Significant non-cash investing and financing activity
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
U.S. government and agencies
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (Note 9)
GM Financial short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
III
Substandard [Member]
II
Special Mention [Member]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financial Asset, Aging [Domain]
Postretirement benefits other than pensions (Note 12)
Liability, Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Common stock dividends declared and paid
Dividends, Common Stock
2027
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year One
Dividends declared
Dividends
Related Party [Domain]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Schedule of Financial Data for Nonconsolidated Affiliates
Summarized Financial Data Of Equity Method Investees [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of aggregated summarized financial data for equity-method investees for the reporting period, including but not limited to, balance sheet, income statements etc.
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Lessor Operating Lease Payments to be Received
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Issuance (redemption) of subsidiary stock (Note 16)
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
GM Cruise Holdings LLC
GM Cruise Holdings LLC [Member]
GM Cruise Holdings LLC
Supplier recoveries accrued in period
Standard And Extended Product Warranty Expense, Supplier Recoveries Accrued In Period
Standard And Extended Product Warranty Expense, Supplier Recoveries Accrued In Period
Other current assets (Note 3; Note 8)
Other Assets, Current
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Expected timing of performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Maximum loss exposure amount
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Basis of Accounting
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Mark L. Reuss Trading Arrangement Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise Of Vesting PSU [Member]
Mark L. Reuss Trading Arrangement Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise Of Vesting PSU
Equipment on operating leases, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
GM Financial receivables, net of allowance of $1,160 and $1,168 (Note 4; Note 8)
GM Financial receivables – current
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Acquired credits subject to impairment
Emission Related Acquired Credits Subject To Impairment
Emission Related Acquired Credits Subject To Impairment
2023
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Securitization Notes Payable
Securitization notes payable [Member]
Debt issued through securitization transactions.
Equity (Note 16)
Equity [Abstract]
Restricted cash – current
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Finance receivables, nonaccrual status
Financing Receivable, Nonaccrual
Estimated litigation liability
Estimated Litigation Liability
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Not Designated as Hedges
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Product Warranty and Related Liabilities
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
2026
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year
31-to-60 days
Financing Receivables, 31 To 60 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing receivables that are more than 30 days past due but fewer than 61 days past due.
Revolving
Financing Receivable, Revolving
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension and OPEB (Income) Expense
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustments
Derivative Liabilities, Increase (Decrease) In Fair Value Adjustment
Derivative Liabilities, Increase (Decrease) In Fair Value Adjustment
Schedule of Future Rental Payments Receivable for Operating Leases
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Restricted cash included in Other current assets
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent, Current
Issuance (redemption) of subsidiary stock (Note 16)
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Value
Automotive and other selling, general, and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Nonperforming Financial Instruments
Nonperforming Financial Instruments [Member]
Other assets (Note 3; Note 8)
Other Assets, Noncurrent
GM Financial receivables, net of allowance of $1,563 and $1,557 (Note 4; Note 8)
GM Financial receivables – non-current
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Product warranty and related liabilities
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
PEO Name
PEO Name
Total net sales and revenue (Note 2)
Net sales and revenue
Automotive China JVs' net sales
Net sales and revenue
Revenues
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Schedule of Finance Receivables Credit Quality
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Finance lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Battery Cell Manufacturing Joint Ventures
Battery Cell Manufacturing Joint Ventures [Member]
Battery Cell Manufacturing Joint Ventures
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Schedule of Equipment on Operating Leases
Lessor, Operating Lease, Carrying Value Of Assets Subject To Leases [Table Text Block]
Lessor, Operating Lease, Carrying Value of Assets Subject to Leases [Table Text Block]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Other investing activities
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Shares repurchased and retired during period (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Warranties issued and assumed in period – recall campaigns
Warranties Issued And Assumed In Period, Recall Campaigns
Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals for recall campaigns and related liabilities issued during the reporting period.
Interest subvention earned on finance receivables
Interest Income, Intercompany Transactions
Interest Income, Intercompany Transactions
Depreciation and impairment of Equipment on operating leases, net
Depreciation and Impairment of Equipment on Operating Leases, Net
Depreciation and Impairment of Equipment on Operating Leases, Net
Number of decertified state subclasses
Number Of Decertified State Subclasses
Number Of Decertified State Subclasses
Total, percent
Financing Receivable, Including Past Due, Percent
Financing Receivable, Including Past Due, Percent
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
GM Financial receivables
Total
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Legal Entity Type of Counterparty [Domain]
Legal Entity Type of Counterparty [Domain]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Ongoing Commercial Negotiations
Ongoing Commercial Negotiations [Member]
Ongoing Commercial Negotiations
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss, current
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Credit Quality Indicator [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Financing Receivable, by Credit Quality Indicator [Domain]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Commitments, Contingencies and Uncertainties
Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block]
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Sub-prime – FICO score less than 620
FICO Score, Less Than 620 [Member]
FICO Score, Less than 620 [Member]
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Net periodic pension and OPEB (income) expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Earnings (loss) before interest and taxes-adjusted
Earnings (Loss) Before Automotive Interest And Taxes-Adjusted
Earnings or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investment and net of income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, but before adjustments that are not considered part of our core operations, automotive interest expense, corporate interest income, gain or loss on extinguishment of debt and income tax expense or benefit.
Rory V. Harvey Trading Arrangement Exercise Of Vested Stock Options [Member]
Rory V. Harvey Trading Arrangement Exercise Of Vested Stock Options
EV Related Write Down
EV Related Write Down [Member]
EV Related Write Down
Outstanding balance of the transferred finance receivables
Continuing Involvement with Transferred Financial Assets, Principal Amount Outstanding
Supplier finance program, obligation, statement of financial position [extensible enumeration]
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Provision for loan losses
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses
Fair Value
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Financial Instrument Performance Status [Axis]
Financial Instrument Performance Status [Axis]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Related Party [Axis]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Schedule Of Cash, Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Table]
Schedule Of Cash, Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities [Table]
Schedule of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balances, including restricted cash and marketable securities.
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Mark L. Reuss Trading Arrangement Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise Of Stock Options [Member]
Mark L. Reuss Trading Arrangement Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise Of Stock Options
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Commercial loan funding payable to GM
Intercompany Payable
Intercompany Payable
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserves and Charges
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Less: allowance for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
Allowance for loan losses at end of period
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
All Award Types
Award Type [Domain]
Indirect Tax-Related Matters
Indirect Tax-Related Matters [Member]
Loss contingencies related to indirect tax matters.
Noncontrolling interests
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Committed capital contributions
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Amount
Other income
Other Income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Dealer Financing
Dealer Financing [Member]
Dealer Financing
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
GMNA
GMNA [Member]
Represents the GM North America region for segment consolidation.
GM Financial interest, operating, and other expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Rory V. Harvey Trading Arrangement Common Stock [Member]
Rory V. Harvey Trading Arrangement Common Stock
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Cruise Preferred Shares
Legacy Cruise Preferred Shares
Cruise Preferred Shares [Member]
Cruise Preferred Shares
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Performing Financial Instruments
Performing Financial Instruments [Member]
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Reductions and payments
Restructuring payments
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Net sales and revenue
Revenues [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Stock based compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges on Property, net
Depreciation, Amortization And Impairment Charges On Property
The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets and finite-lived intangible assets over the assets' useful lives, as well as impairment charges on tangible and intangible assets. Includes production and non-production related depreciation and amortization.
GMI
GMI [Member]
GMI [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Long-term debt (Note 9)
GM Financial long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Table]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Short-term unsecured debt
Short-Term Debt [Member]
Total non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Available under credit facility agreements
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Inventories (Note 5)
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Effect of foreign currency
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation
Purchases of leased vehicles
Payment for Acquisition, Lease, Held-for-Investment
Adjustments
Reconciling Adjustments
Includes items that are not part of the normal operating cycle of ongoing operations.
Remaining accrual amount
Loss Contingency Accrual, Remaining Amount
Loss Contingency Accrual, Remaining Amount
Non-current Assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
GM Financial
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Number of putative class actions pending
Number Of Putative Class Actions Pending
Number Of Putative Class Actions Pending
Finance Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Mary T. Barra Trading Arrangement Common Stock [Member]
Mary T. Barra Trading Arrangement Common Stock
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Accounts payable (principally trade)
Accounts Payable, Current
Finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent
Financing Receivables, Greater Than 30 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing receivables that are greater than 30 days past due.
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
GM Financial
GM Financial [Member]
Represents the GM Financial section for segment consolidation.
GM Financial equipment on operating leases, net
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease, after Accumulated Depreciation
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders – diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Aging [Axis]
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss, noncurrent
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Common Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Finished product, including service parts
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Common stock, $0.01 par value
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Undistributed earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates, net
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt
Short-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Commitments, contingencies, and uncertainties (Note 13)
Commitments and Contingencies
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Used vehicles
Used Vehicles [Member]
Used Vehicles [Member]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Rory V. Harvey [Member]
Rory V. Harvey
Preferred stock shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Cash payments
Intersegment Eliminations, Subvention Paid
Intersegment Eliminations, Subvention Paid
Carrying Amount
Debt And Finance Lease Liabilities
Debt And Finance Lease Liabilities
Services and other
Services and Other [Member]
Services and Other [Member]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Due between one and five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year One Through Five
Long-term unsecured debt
Long-Term Debt [Member]
Schedule of Intercompany Transactions
Schedule of Intercompany Transactions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intercompany Transactions [Table Text Block]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Increase in product warranty accrual
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Carrying Amount of Hedged Items
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Marketable and Other Securities
Cash, Cash Equivalent, and Marketable Security [Text Block]
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Vehicle, parts, and accessories
Vehicles and Parts [Member]
Vehicles and Parts [Member]
Total Equity
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Mark L. Reuss [Member]
Mark L. Reuss
Number of reportable segments disclosed by definition
Number Of Reportable Segments Disclosed By Definition Flag
Number Of Reportable Segments Disclosed By Definition Flag
Document Type
Document Type
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Warranty balance, net of supplier recoveries at end of period
Policy Product Warranty And Recall Campaigns, Net Of Recoveries
Policy Product Warranty And Recall Campaigns, Net Of Recoveries
Greater-than-60 days
Financing Receivables, Greater Than 60 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing receivables that are greater than 60 days past due.
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Defined benefit plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Domestic Plan
Domestic Plan [Member]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Increased capacity under common stock repurchase plan
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase In Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase In Authorized Amount
Automotive
Automotive net sales and revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Contract Termination
Contract Termination [Member]
Compliance related costs
Emission Compliance Related Costs
Emission Compliance Related Costs
Christopher T. Hatto [Member]
Christopher T. Hatto
Expenditures for property
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Automotive
Automotive [Member]
Represents the Automotive section for segment consolidation
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Restructuring reserve, accrual adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Capacity under common stock repurchase plan
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount
Probable loss accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Credit Score, FICO [Domain]
Credit Score, FICO [Domain]
Weighted average interest rate (percent)
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Paul A. Jacobson [Member]
Paul A. Jacobson
Cash and time deposits
Cash And Time Deposits
Sum of cash (other than available-for-sale and trading securities) and time deposits.
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Equity Method Investee
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Prior
Prior
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
$2.0 Billion Dollar Revolving Credit Facility
Two Billion Dollar Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Two Billion Dollar Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Dealer cash management balance
Dealer Cash Management
Dealer Cash Management
Business Group [Domain]
Business Group [Domain]
[Domain] for Information by reporting groups.
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Percent of contractual amount due
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due
Schedule of Cumulative Basis Adjustments for Fair Value Hedges
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Commercial Finance Receivables
Commercial
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Change in other operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Total costs and expenses
Operating Expenses
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Equipment on Operating Leases
Lessor, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Table]
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Automotive China joint ventures equity income (loss)
Automotive China Joint Ventures [Member]
Automotive China joint ventures.
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $272 and $244
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
LG
LG Electronics, Inc. [Member]
LG Electronics, Inc.
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Percent
Financing Receivable, Before Allowance For Credit Loss, Percent
Financing Receivable, Before Allowance For Credit Loss, Percent
Pension and OPEB (income) expense, net
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Earnings per share (Note 17)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Undistributed losses
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Losses from Equity Method Investees
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Losses from Equity Method Investees
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Interest income and other non-operating income, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Distributions received
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Equity in Net Assets of Nonconsolidated Affiliates
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Marketable debt securities (Note 3)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Current
Purchase of common stock (Note 16)
Purchase of common stock
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Fair value of assets (liabilities) available for offset
Derivative Assets (Liabilities) Net Fair Value Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Assets (Liabilities) Net Fair Value Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents Line Item [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing cash and cash equivalents.
Adjustments
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments
Electric Vehicle Inventory
Electric Vehicle Inventory [Member]
Electric Vehicle Inventory
Money market funds
Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Revisions to estimates and effect of foreign currency
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Including Foreign Currency
Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost including foreign currency translation adjustments, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period and costs settled during the period.
Schedule of Components of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Percent of revolving balance
Financing Receivable, Revolving, Percent Of Total
Financing Receivable, Revolving, Percent Of Total
Other comprehensive income (loss) and noncontrolling interests before reclassification adjustment, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interests
Equity [Text Block]
Restricted cash – non-current
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent
Dividends to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Automotive China Joint Ventures and Ultium Cell Holdings LLC
Automotive China Joint Ventures And Ultium Cell Holdings LLC [Member]
Automotive China Joint Ventures And Ultium Cell Holdings LLC
2024
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Eliminations/Reclassifications
Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Non-current Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Sovereign debt
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Mary T. Barra Trading Arrangement Exercise Of Vested Stock Options [Member]
Mary T. Barra Trading Arrangement Exercise Of Vested Stock Options
Cruise
Cruise [Member]
Cruise [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Preferred stock shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Additions, interest accretion, and other
Restructuring Charges
GM Financial
GM Financial net sales and revenue
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer
Undistributed earnings
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees
Payments to purchase common stock (Note 16)
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Finance lease liabilities, Fair Value
Finance Lease Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Finance Lease Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Nature Of Operations And Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Nature Of Operations And Basis Of Presentation
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Continuing Operation [Abstract]
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Inventory allowance
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Schedule of GM Financial Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Fair Value of Liabilities
Derivative Liability
Provision (benefit) for deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two-Class Method [Table]
2022
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Abstract]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Impairment and Other Charges
Impairment And Other Charges [Member]
Impairment And Other Charges
Grant Dixton [Member]
Grant Dixton
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Less: accumulated depreciation
Operating Lease, Right-Of-use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation
Operating Lease, Right-Of-use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation
GM Financial
GM Financial Segment [Member]
Represents the GM Financial segment.
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Mary T. Barra [Member]
Mary T. Barra
Potentially dilutive securities (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Cumulative fair value adjustment on discontinued hedging relationships
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value Adjustment On Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value Adjustment On Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Schedule of Retail Finance Receivables Delinquency
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table Text Block]
Global OPEB Plans
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Other Financing
Other Financing [Member]
Other Financing
Product warranty expense, net of recoveries
Standard And Extended Product Warranty [Abstract]
Standard And Extended Product Warranty
Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall
Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall [Member]
Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Automotive and other cost of sales
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Restricted cash included in Other assets
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent, Noncurrent
Retail Finance Receivables
Retail
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Foreign currency remeasurement and transaction (gains) losses
Foreign Currency Remeasurement and Transaction Gains (Losses)
The aggregate realized and unrealized foreign currency transaction gain or loss, net (pretax) or remeasurement gain or loss, net (pretax) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Represents the aggregate of gains or losses, net, on foreign currency transactions that are unsettled as of the balance sheet date, which is therefore an adjustment to reconcile income or loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by or used in continuing operations. Also includes the gains or losses associated with remeasuring foreign currency denominated entities into the functional currency of those entities. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity.
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Supplier finance obligation
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Finance charge income
Interest and Fee Income, Loans, Consumer
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Automotive interest income
Interest Income
Interest income received from interest bearing assets. The balance includes income earned in return for depositing or lending money that can include income from time deposits, demand deposits, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market deposits, bonds, and loans.
Other joint ventures equity income (loss)
Other Joint Ventures [Member]
Other nonconsolidated affiliates other than Automotive China joint ventures.
Warranty balance at beginning of period
Warranty balance at end of period
Policy, Product Warranty And Recall Campaigns - Accrual
Amount as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate standard product warranty and related liabilities. Does not include the balance for the extended product warranty liability.
Adjustments to pre-existing warranties
Policy, Product Warranty And Recall Campaigns - Pre-existing Adjustments
Represents the aggregate Increase or Decrease in the liability during the reporting period for accruals related to preexisting standard product warranties (including adjustments related to changes in estimates) and related liabilities. Does not include any Increase or Decrease in the liability for accruals related to extended product warranties.
Foreign currency swaps
Foreign Currency Swaps [Member]
Foreign Currency Swaps [Member]
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Equipment on operating leases, net (Note 6; Note 8)
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Noncurrent
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Noncurrent
Automotive interest expense
Automotive interest expense
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Leased vehicle subvention earned
Intercompany Transactions, Leased Vehicle Income Earned
Intercompany Transactions, Leased Vehicle Income Earned
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Number of certified class actions pending
Number Of Certified Class Actions Pending
Number Of Certified Class Actions Pending
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Purchases of finance receivables
Payments to Acquire Finance Receivables
Leased vehicle income
Lease Income
Accelerated Share Repurchase
Accelerated Share Repurchase [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchase
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
2028
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Two
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
GM Financial Receivables and Transactions
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Non-cash property additions
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Aggregate borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Total productive material, supplies, and work in process
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Common stock shares repurchased during period (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Amount advanced during period
Share Repurchase Program, Advanced During Period
Share Repurchase Program, Advanced During Period
Available-for-sale marketable securities, liquidations
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Financial Instrument Performance Status [Domain]
Financial Instrument Performance Status [Domain]
Proceeds from issuance of debt (original maturities greater than three months)
Proceeds from Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months
Adjustments and other
Standard And Extended Product Warranty Expense, Adjustments And Other
Standard And Extended Product Warranty Expense, Adjustments And Other
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Mortgage and asset-backed
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Total available-for-sale debt securities with contractual maturities
Total available-for-sale debt securities with contractual maturities
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Corporate debt
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Increase in equity due to preferred stock redemption
Preferred Stock Redemption Premium
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation