Please help

[apexbydesign]

I own an 02 Tahoe 2wd. I was driving to work and less than 100yrds there I lose power at the accelerator I’m barely chugging along and my truck sounds like a combination of backfiring and popcorn popping when I press the accelerator.
I made it to work parked and on idle reving the engine it pops and rpm’s dip low. I shut Vera off and now she won’t turn over and it sounds like popcorn time at the movie’s.
All thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I love my girl I just don’t know how much yet $$$$.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Did the check engine light come on? Most likely did I'd guess. Run the codes and see what comes up.

 

[swathdiver]

Cheaper to fix it, no car payments. But how rusty is she? If she needs a $3K engine, that might be the going rate for another 2002.

 

[Big Mama]

Yup don’t assume it’s a big bill do the diagnostic work first. As James said love is worth 3k if it comes to that.

 

[apexbydesign]

Did the check engine light come on? Most likely did I'd guess. Run the codes and see what comes up.

No check engine light

 

[Doubeleive]

get a cheap $25-30 fuel pressure tester at harbor freight or most auto parts stores even rent them and then you get your money back upon return and see what the pressure is.
if the fuel pump took a dump there will not be a any check engine light and it could do some really weird stuff if it was just getting a couple drops of fuel.
you could also grab a can of starting fluid and spray it in the intake, try to start it and see if it fires up for a second.