| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2414403 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies Product Liability (Details) (http://www.aam.com/role/CommitmentsAndContingenciesProductLiabilityDetails) |
| Table | Product Liability Contingency [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001062231 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] | Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] |
| Products and Services [Axis] | Products and Services [Domain] |
| Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | |
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | ||
Accruals | ||
Settlements | ( | ( |
Adjustments to prior period accruals | ( | |
Foreign currency translation | ( | ( |
Ending balance | 36,600,000 | |